Venous thromboembolism and hyperhomocysteinemia as first manifestation of pernicious anemia: a case series
Abstract Background Hyperhomocysteinemia has been suspected of favoring thrombosis. Several case–control studies and even a meta-analysis have confirmed a link between venous thrombosis and hyperhomocysteinemia. Homocysteine is due to genetic and acquired factors (poor diet in folate and vitamin B12...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1415-z |