[A microcytic sideroblastic anemia successfully treated with B6 vitamin]. / Une anémie microcytaire sidéroblastique carentielle traitée efficacement par de la vitamine B6.

INTRODUCTION: Sideroblastic anemia is a rare cause of microcytic anemia, which is characterized by ring sideroblasts on bone marrow aspirate. This anemia can be congenital or acquired. CASE REPORT: We report the case of an alcoholic 49-year-old man who presented with a severe microcytic sideroblastic anemia related to pyridoxine (B6 vitamin) deficiency. Acid folic deficiency was associated. The blood count normalized within one month after vitamin supplementation. CONCLUSION: Pyridoxine deficiency must be sought in sideroblastic anemia in patients at risk.