Macrocytosis in liver disease is caused by all of the following except:

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Macrocytosis is commonly seen in liver disease due to vitamin B12 and folate deficiency, as well as the direct effects of alcohol. Abnormal lipid metabolism can also contribute to macrocytosis in liver disease. However, iron deficiency actually causes microcytosis (smaller than normal red blood cells) instead of macrocytosis (larger than normal red blood cells). Therefore, choice C is the correct answer as iron deficiency does not cause macrocytosis in liver disease.

Macrocytosis in Liver Disease Is Caused by All of the Following