Case history
Case history #1
A 25-year-old woman presents with a history of fatigue, ice craving, and dyspnoea upon exertion. She has three children. She did not tolerate antenatal vitamins during pregnancy, because of nausea. Examination reveals pallor and spooning of her nails. Vital signs are normal. There is no lymphadenopathy or hepatosplenomegaly.
Case history #2
A 68-year-old man presents with fatigue and dark stools. On examination his vital signs are normal, but he is pale and has a rectal mass. Biopsy of the rectal mass reveals adenocarcinoma.
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