Macrocytic,megaloblastic anemia occurs typically in association with:
A) Chronic dermatitis
B) Atrophic gastritis
C) Hypothyroidism
D) Old age
E) Chronic osteoarthritis

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Megaloblastic anemia is commonly associated with atrophic gastritis, which can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency impairs DNA synthesis, leading to the formation of large, immature red blood cells known as megaloblasts. Chronic dermatitis, hypothyroidism, and chronic osteoarthritis are not typically associated with megaloblastic anemia. Old age may be a risk factor for developing megaloblastic anemia, but it is not a direct cause.

Macrocytic,megaloblastic Anemia Occurs Typically in Association With