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A 44-year-old patient presents with worsening fatigue. They have no significant past medical history

A 44-year-old patient presents with worsening fatigue. They have no significant past medical history and are not on any regular medications. On examination, they appear pale and cachectic. They report drinking around 1 to 2 bottles of spirit a day. Their FBC shows anaemia and a blood film is requested.

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