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Anemia in Wilson disease is due to which of the following reasons?

A

Blood loss anemia due to small superficial ulcerations all over GI tract

B

Due to the large amount of copper released into blood stream causing hemolysis

C

Copper induced bone marrow suppression

D

Relative deficiency of iron in serum due to low ceruloplasmin

High-Yield Explanation

Hemolytic anemia may occur because large amounts of copper derived from hepatocellular necrosis are released into the bloodstream. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 3188

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