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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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During an evaluation of hypoproliferative anemia, a patient was found to have mild normocytic anemia, serum iron was low < 50, increased TIBC, with elevated serum ferritin and adequate bone marrow iron stores. The most likely diagnosis in this scenario is?
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The correct answer is  In anemia of chronic disease without iron deficiency ferritin levels should be normal or high. Ref: Harrison, Edition - 18, Page - 848