Sideroblastic anemia was found in an elderly man in association with dermal photosensitivity, a greatly increased erythrocyte free protoporphyrin content and reduced erythrocyte catalase activity.

We report a case of successful treatment with the use of luspatercept in a 51-year-old man with nonsyndromic X-linked sideroblastic anemia with germline pathogenic genomic DNA-variant g.55041386G→A in ...

X-linked sideroblastic anemia (XLSA) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the ALAS2 gene, which plays a critical role in heme biosynthesis within red blood cells.

Background: A 56-year-old male with a history of excess alcohol consumption for over 10 years and type 2 diabetes mellitus (diagnosed 14 years previously) presented to the accident and emergency ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 92 and consider myself very fortunate, health-wise. In the middle of the 1980s, I was diagnosed with sideroblastic anemia. My doctor in Florida did many tests to make the ...

Considering taking supplements to treat sideroblastic anemia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of sideroblastic anemia. Follow the links to read common ...

Anemia is defined as a reduction in blood hemoglobin concentration (and hence also a reduced hematocrit), to <135 g/l in adult males and <115 g/l in adult females. The main causes of acquired anemia ...