1st April 2022

A 52-year-old man presents with a two-month history of numbness in his feet

A 52-year-old man presents with a two-month history of numbness in his feet. He says that this started in his toes, and has now spread up to just below his knees, but is not painful. His blood sugar is within the normal range, and he has no history of diabetes. On examination, he is noted to have an enlarged reddened tongue, which he says can be a “bit sore”. Routine blood tests show that he is moderately anaemic. 

Which of the following best describes the likely blood test results for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.