What conditions listed can result in macrocytic anemia without megaloblastosis?
A) Diabetes
B) Liver disease
C) Myelodysplastic syndrome
D) Pernicious anemia

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Macrocytic anemia without megaloblastosis can be caused by liver disease due to impaired liver function leading to decreased clearance of senescent red blood cells, resulting in an increased proportion of macrocytic red blood cells in the circulation. The other conditions listed (diabetes, myelodysplastic syndrome, and pernicious anemia) typically result in macrocytic anemia with megaloblastosis.

What Conditions Listed Can Result in Macrocytic Anemia Without Megaloblastosis