How can polycythemia vera result in sideroblastic anaemia?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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Polycythemia vera result in sideroblastic anemia because the marrow can no longer produce blood cells resulting in low levels of healthy functioning red blood cells causing anemia, platelets (thrombocytopenia) and white blood cells (leukopenia).

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Answered 24/07/2025

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