BOF: 89
A 60-year-old male with
uncomplicated stable alcoholic cirrhosis presents with severe breathlessness
on exertion. On examination he was found to be anaemic and jaundiced. He has
splenomegaly. His Hb is 8 gm/dl with normal MCV. WBC and platelet count are
normal. There is no evidence of blood loss. Iron studies and red cell folate
assay are normal. What is the most likely explanation for his anaemia?
a)
Burr cell anaemia
b)
Paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria
c)
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
d)
Spur cell anaemia
e)
Hypersplenism