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A Rare Case of Acquired Hemolytic Anemia and Pancytopenia Secondary to Pernicious Anemia
The commonest etiologies of new-onset pancytopenia are congenital bone marrow failure syndromes, marrow space-occupying lesions, infections, and peripheral destruction.
Sreethish Sasi, Mohamed A. Yassin
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Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential and the risk of autoimmune diseases
Abstract Background Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), characterized by the age‐related expansion of blood cells carrying preleukemic mutations, is associated with immune aging. This study aimed to investigate the association between CHIP and established autoimmune diseases. Methods We analyzed baseline data from 456,692 UK Biobank
Hanzhang Wu+4 more
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When B12 therapy fails: two case reports of intravenous vitamin B12 resistance in pernicious anemia
BACKGROUND: Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disorder causing vitamin B12 deficiency resulting from impaired absorption caused by intrinsic factor absence. Positive parietal cell and intrinsic factor antibodies confirm the diagnosis.
Zeeshan Shaikh+5 more
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Severe Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Pregnancy Mimicking HELLP Syndrome
Severe vitamin B12 deficiency may present with hematologic abnormalities that mimic thrombotic microangiopathy disorders such as hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count (HELLP) syndrome. We report a patient diagnosed with severe vitamin
Shravya Govindappagari+4 more
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Folic acid deficiency (FAD) may result in macrocytic anemia. This study assessed the hematinic deficiencies and anemia statuses in oral mucosal disease patients with FAD (defined as folic acid ≤ 6 ng/mL). Methods: The blood hemoglobin (Hb), iron, vitamin
Julia Yu-Fong Chang+5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Supposed ‘spontaneous’ remissions in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) are extremely rare. By the most stringent immunophenotypic criteria, there are only seven cases to date of unexplained, immune system effected cures. A historic review of this phenomenon is presented as context for this eighth case of CLL immunophenotypic ...
Carmen Wheatley
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Pernicious anemia: a myelodysplastic syndrome look-alike
Severe cytopenias (anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia or any combination of these) are common causes of ER visits and hospital admissions. In adults, the etiology of cytopenias has a broad differential diagnosis including vitamin and mineral ...
Yazeed Kesbeh, Zahra Pakbaz
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Abstract The clinical and immunophenotypic attributes of reactive γδ T‐cell expansions are less well characterized than their malignant counterparts, which can pose diagnostic challenges. This study aims to investigate the characteristics and long‐term clinical outcomes of reactive γδ T‐cell expansions.
Hamza Tariq+6 more
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Impact of Metformin Therapy on Vitamin B12 Levels in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The association between metformin treatment in type 2 DM and vitamin B12 deficiency. ABSTRACT Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious health condition affecting people worldwide with a high prevalence rate. DM is classified according to its aetiology into type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); several risk factors
Sahar H. Mahmoud+3 more
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