Which of the following anaemias is a risk factor for the development of gastric carcinoma: (A) Pernicious anaemia, (B) Megaloblastic anaemia, (C) Aplastic anaemia, (D) Haemolytic anaemia
Answer is A. People with pernicious anaemia may have associated gastric polyp which can later present with Astrid carcinoma and the risk of development is about 6 times. Reference: internet and SRB edition 5 page no. 845.