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Sideroblastic anemia risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of sideroblastic anemia are male gender (X-linked SA), family history of hreditary SA, chronic alcohol abuse. Less common risk factors in the development of sideroblastic anemia are drugs, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, chloramphenicol, cycloserine, and azathioprine, copper deficiency and pyridoxine deficiency. Hypothermia causes sideroblastic anemia by affecting mitochondrial functions.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Common Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of sideroblastic anemia are [1]
- Male gender (X-linked SA)
- Family history of hereditary SA
- Chronic alcohol abuse
- Lead toxicity
Less Common Risk Factors
- Less common risk factors in the development of sideroblastic anemia are[1]
- Drugs
- Copper deficiency
- Pyridoxine deficiency
- Hypothermia affecting mitochondrial functions
- High dose zinc supplements
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cazzola M, Invernizzi R (June 2011). “Ring sideroblasts and sideroblastic anemias”. Haematologica. 96 (6): 789–92. doi:10.3324/haematol.2011.044628. PMC 3105636. PMID 21632840.
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