[A microcytic sideroblastic anemia successfully treated with B6 vitamin]

Abstract

Introduction: Sideroblastic anemia is a rare cause of microcytic anemia, which is characterized by ring sideroblasts on bone marrow aspirate. This anemia can be congenital or acquired.

Case report: We report the case of an alcoholic 49-year-old man who presented with a severe microcytic sideroblastic anemia related to pyridoxine (B6 vitamin) deficiency. Acid folic deficiency was associated. The blood count normalized within one month after vitamin supplementation.

Conclusion: Pyridoxine deficiency must be sought in sideroblastic anemia in patients at risk.

Keywords: Alcoholism; Alcoolisme; Anémie sidéroblastique; Carence en acide folique; Carence en vitamine B6; Folic acid deficiency; Sideroblastic anemia; Vitamin B6 deficiency.