No Jaundice Or Hepatosplenomegaly in Pediatrics — 4yo Child | Pediatric Heme/Onc | SMLE Q#20225
SMLE Question #20225
Pediatrics
Pediatric Heme/Onc
Objective: OBJ-153
Last updated: July 2026
A 4-year-old child is brought to the clinic for 2 months of decreased activity and poor appetite. The parent reports pallor and brittle, spoon-shaped nails. Examination shows conjunctival pallor with no jaundice or hepatosplenomegaly. A peripheral blood smear shows microcytic, hypochromic red cells. What is the most appropriate treatment?
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