Normal Iron Stores in Pediatrics — 15yo Child | Pediatric Heme/Onc | SMLE Q#11256

SMLE Question #11256

Pediatrics Pediatric Heme/Onc

Objective: OBJ-153

Last updated: February 2026
A 15-year-old boy is seen for a routine visit. He is asymptomatic and participates in school sports. His family is of Mediterranean origin, and his father was previously told he has a mild anaemia that required no treatment. Investigations show microcytic anaemia with normal iron stores and an increased red cell count. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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