A 61-year-old man underwent a surgery in which ileal resection had been done. He complains of fatigue, headache, and heart racing. On laboratory exami

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A 61-year-old man underwent a surgery in which ileal resection had been done. He complains of fatigue, headache, and heart racing. On laboratory examinations, MCV is 108fL, Hgb is 8.9g/dL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
(A) Vitamin B12 deficiency
(B) Iron deficiency
(C) Folate deficiency
(D) Hemolytic anemia
(E) Anemia of chronic disease
 
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