Presentation
The autosomal recessive form is typically severe in presentation. Genetic syndromes: Rarely, sideroblastic anemia may be part of a congenital syndrome and present with associated findings, such as ataxia, myopathy, and pancreatic insufficiency. [scientiait.com]
Entire Body System
- Fatigue
Unlike other forms of sideroblastic anemia, this form is not responsive to vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).[2] Last updated: 10/26/2011 The symptoms of sideroblastic anemia are the same as for any anemia and iron overload.[3] These may include fatigue, weakness [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Symptoms and signs Symptoms of sideroblastic anemia include skin paleness, fatigue, dizziness, and enlarged spleen and liver. [scientiait.com]
- Weakness
Unlike other forms of sideroblastic anemia, this form is not responsive to vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).[2] Last updated: 10/26/2011 The symptoms of sideroblastic anemia are the same as for any anemia and iron overload.[3] These may include fatigue, weakness [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Cardiovascular
- Heart Disease
Heart disease, liver damage, and kidney failure can result from iron buildup in these organs.[5] Causes Causes of sideroblastic anemia can be categorized into three groups: congenital sideroblastic anemia, acquired clonal sideroblastic anemia, and acquired [scientiait.com]
Neurologic
- Headache
[…] anemia, this form is not responsive to vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).[2] Last updated: 10/26/2011 The symptoms of sideroblastic anemia are the same as for any anemia and iron overload.[3] These may include fatigue, weakness, palpitations, shortness of breath, headaches [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
- Ataxia
Genetic syndromes: Rarely, sideroblastic anemia may be part of a congenital syndrome and present with associated findings, such as ataxia, myopathy, and pancreatic insufficiency. [scientiait.com]
Treatment
Treatments are aimed at preventing organ damage from iron overload, and controlling symptoms of anemia. People with severe anemia may require periodic transfusions. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Treatment Occasionally, the anemia is so severe that support with transfusion is required. [scientiait.com]
Emerg Med Clin North Am 25:1041–60 CrossRef PubMed Google Scholar Ogier de Baulny H (2002) Management and emergency treatments of neonates with a suspicion of inborn errors of metabolism. [link.springer.com]
Prognosis
Therapeutic phlebotomy can be used to manage iron overload.[16] Prognosis Sideroblastic anemias are often described as responsive or non-responsive in terms of increased hemoglobin levels to pharmacological doses of vitamin B6. 1- Congenital: 80% are [scientiait.com]
Prevention
Treatments are aimed at preventing organ damage from iron overload, and controlling symptoms of anemia. People with severe anemia may require periodic transfusions. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]