A case of asymptomatic pancytopenia with clinical features of hemolysis as a presentation of pernicious anemia
Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disease with a variety of clinical presentations. We describe a case of pernicious anemia presenting with pancytopenia with hemolytic features. Further workup revealed very low vitamin B12 levels and elevated methylmalonic acid. It is important for a general intern...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2016-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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Online Access: | http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/32493/pdf_44 |