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A Case of Pernicious Anemia with Concurrent Beta-Thalassemia Minor

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: : Vitamin B 12 is essential for various bodily functions, and its deficiency may cause hematological manifestations. We report a case of a previously healthy 65-year-old female who was admitted to our hospital with reduced sense of taste and painful tongue. The serum level of vitamin B 12 was decreased. However, her complete blood count did not show any evidence of macrocytosis, instead, her mean corpuscular volume was low. Gene sequencing indicated an β-thalassemia minor and that probably masked the megaloblastic features of vitamin B 12 deficiency. Keywords: pernicious anemia, autoimmune gastritis, thalassemia, glossitis

Source: Journal of Blood Medicine

DOI: 10.2147/jbm.s473075

Authors: Fuzhen Yuan, Zhenhua Huang, Dingye Yao, Junsheng Sun

Institutions: Longgang Central Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Folate and B Vitamins Research

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,320