Polycythemia Vera Masked by Megaloblastic Anemia.
Gulf J Oncolog
; 1(45): 91-93, 2024 May.
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ABSTRACT
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a chronic myeloproliferative disorder characterized by uncontrolled red blood cell production. Megaloblastic anemia is caused by deficiency of cobalamin (vitamin B12) and/or folate (vitamin B9). While B12 deficiency may be caused by insufficient dietary intake or impairment of its utilization, its association with PV is described without exact knowledge of the physiopathology. We herein report the occurrence of megaloblastic anemia due to Vitamin B12 deficiency in an 85-year-old North African woman patient with PV. This case highlights this atypical presentation of PV and challenges that comes with it causing the delay of diagnosis and the complexity of its diagnosis and treatment. Keywords megaloblastic anemia, polycythemia vera, association, case report.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Policitemia Vera
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Anemia Megaloblástica
Límite:
Aged80
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Gulf J Oncolog
Asunto de la revista:
NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Marruecos
Pais de publicación:
Kuwait