Iron deficiency in pernicious anaemia: a neglected diagnosis

Postgrad Med J. 1988 Feb;64(748):110-1. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.64.748.110.

Abstract

In 114 patients (52 males and 62 females) with long-standing pernicious anaemia, hypoferritinaemia was found in 27 (23.7%) and hypochromic microcytic anaemia in 19 (16.6%). Our findings indicate that iron deficiency is a common yet neglected complication of long-standing pernicious anaemia and warrants greater diagnostic and therapeutic attention.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anemia, Hypochromic / complications
  • Anemia, Hypochromic / diagnosis*
  • Anemia, Hypochromic / drug therapy
  • Anemia, Pernicious / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxocobalamin / therapeutic use
  • Male

Substances

  • Hydroxocobalamin