Sideroblastic anemia is a disease of adults.

Acquired sideroblastic anemia may be cured when the condition that causes it is treated or removed.

Named for the Greek words for iron and germ, sideroblastic anemia is one of the principal types of iron-utilization anemia

Sideroblastic anemia can be inherited, but the disease is usually acquired as a result of illness or exposure to toxic substances.

Possible complications of sideroblastic anemia include: congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, enlargement of the liver and spleen, formation of liver nodules and scar tissue,