Megaloblastic anemia: Back in focus.
Indian J Pediatr
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2010 July; 77(7): 795-799
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en Inglés
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| ID: sea-142633
ABSTRACT
Megaloblastic anemia (MA), in most instances in developing countries, results from deficiency of vitamin B12 or folic acid. Over the last two to three decades, incidence of MA seems to be increasing. Of the two micronutrients, folic acid deficiency contributed to MA in a large majority of cases. Now deficiency of B12 is far more common. In addition to anemia, occurrence of neutropenia and/or thrombocytopenia is increasingly being reported. Among cases presenting with pancytopenia, MA stands out as an important (commonest cause in some series) cause. This article focuses on these and certain other aspects of MA. Possible causes of increasing incidence of MA are discussed. Observations on other clinical features like neurocognitive dysfunction, associated hyperhomocysteinemeia and occurrence of tremors and thrombocytosis during treatment are highlighted.
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Asunto principal:
Pancitopenia
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Pobreza
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Dieta Vegetariana
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Deficiencia de Vitamina B 12
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Humanos
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Recién Nacido
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Niño
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Preescolar
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Prevalencia
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Deficiencia de Ácido Fólico
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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