8th September 2020

A 45-year-old woman attends the GP for a review

A 45-year-old woman attends the GP for a review. She has recently had some blood tests, as she has been complaining of feeling unusually fatigued – the blood results show a low haemoglobin level, high mean cell volume, and low levels of vitamin B12. On being informed of the diagnosis, she asks what the cause of this condition might be.

Which of the following statements about this condition is false?

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