Amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia of nutritional vitamin B12 deficiency

Trop Geogr Med. 1988 Apr;40(2):158-60.

Abstract

Description of a case of amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia due to nutritional vitamin B12 deficiency. Megakaryocytes reappeared in the bone marrow after specific treatment and other haematological responses were prompt.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Marrow / pathology
  • Folic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Megakaryocytes
  • Thrombocytopenia / etiology*
  • Thrombocytopenia / pathology
  • Thrombocytopenia / therapy
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / complications*
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / diet therapy
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / drug therapy

Substances

  • Folic Acid