Clinical manifestations of mild-to-moderate splenomegaly and hepatomegaly,bronze-colored skin,and cardiac dysrhythmias are indicative of which anemia?
A) Iron deficiency
B) Pernicious
C) Sideroblastic
D) Aplastic

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Of the options available,only sideroblastic anemia exhibits mild-to-moderate enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly)and liver (hepatomegaly),as well as abnormal skin pigmentation (bronze colored).Heart rhythm disturbances,along with congestive heart failure,are major life-threatening complications related to cardiac iron overload.

Clinical Manifestations of Mild-To-Moderate Splenomegaly and Hepatomegaly,bronze-Colored Skin,and Cardiac Dysrhythmias