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