A 9-month-old infant was presented to a pediatrician with complaints of failure to thrive. The mother reported that the infant was exclusively breastfed for six months, after which his diet was switched to whole milk and table foods.
Laboratory examination : Hemoglobin: 8 mg/dL Hematocrit: 25% Lead level: Less than 2 µg/dL After two weeks of initial presentation, a complete blood count was advised that showed the following results: Hemoglobin: 7.8 mg/dL Hematocrit: 25% Mean corpuscular volume (MCV): 62% Platelet count: 750,000/mm3 Reticulocyte count: 1% Which of the following is the next step in managing this patient? Start iron supplementation Advise soybean-based formula Conduct bone marrow aspiration Perform hemoglobin electrophoresis (Answer is posted in the comment section below!) *This Case Challenge is from the Editorial Team of Docplexus and is meant for educational purposes…
