#february2020mccqe1
A 66-year-old woman has an autosomal recessive disease with multiple sequelae, including diabetes mellitus and arthritis. Physical examination reveals hepatomegaly and skin hyperpigmentation. A biopsy of her liver is shown in the image. What is the most likely explanation for her health problems?
(A) Chronic ingestion of alcohol
(B) Genetic deficiency in the synthesis of β-globin chains
(C) Inappropriately high iron absorption
(D) Mutation in RBC membrane protein
A 66-year-old woman has an autosomal recessive disease with multiple sequelae, including diabetes mellitus and arthritis. Physical examination reveals hepatomegaly and skin hyperpigmentation. A biopsy of her liver is shown in the image. What is the most likely explanation for her health problems?
(A) Chronic ingestion of alcohol
(B) Genetic deficiency in the synthesis of β-globin chains
(C) Inappropriately high iron absorption
(D) Mutation in RBC membrane protein
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