Definitions for "Sideroblastic Anemia"
The Condition"...Although some sideroblastic anemias are hereditary, most are acquired and are associated with drugs (alcohol, isoniazid, chloramphenicol, cytotoxic agents, and other Vit B6 antagonists), heavy metals (lead), and various hematologic, neoplastic and inflammatory diseases..."
Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)"Treatment with oral pyridoxine usually benefits patients whose sideroblastic anemia was present at birth..."
refractory anemia characterized by sideroblasts in the bone marrow