Abdominal Pain & a Blood Smear Clue

A 61-year-old man presents with Abdominal pain. A peripheral blood smear reveals basophilic stippling. What’s the underlying cause?

Chronic lead poisoning


This 61-year-old man presented with abdominal pain. Basophilic stippling was evident on a blood smear. What is the most likely diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Acute myelogenous leukemia
Chronic lead poisoning
Beta-thallasemia
Megaloblastic anemia
Sickle cell anemia

Abdominal pain, Basophilic stippling, Chronic lead poisoning, Hematology, Toxicology

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