Sideroblasts, particularly ring sideroblasts, are associated with several medical conditions. These include:
Sideroblastic Anemia: A group of disorders characterized by the presence of ring sideroblasts and ineffective erythropoiesis leading to anemia. Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS): A group of hematological conditions that can include ring sideroblasts as part of the bone marrow pathology. Lead Poisoning: Can result in the appearance of sideroblasts due to impaired heme synthesis. Alcoholism: Chronic alcohol intake can interfere with iron metabolism, leading to the formation of sideroblasts.
