Microangiopathic Haemolytic Anaemia and Thrombocytopenia Due to Combined Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency Masquerading as Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Vitamin B12 deficiency and folate deficiency are common causes of macrocytic anaemia and both are important for many cellular processes. These deficiencies could be due to inadequate dietary intake, impaired absorption or drug ingestion. We present a case of a 47-year-old male with a history of diff...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh 2020-06, Vol.50 (2), p.144-147
Hauptverfasser: Lee, Kee Tat, Teoh, Ching Soon, Chew, Teng Keat, Goh, Ai Sim
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Sprache:eng
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