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Myeloid Neoplasms in the Guise of Nutritional Deficiency
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The classic BCR-ABL-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) which include polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), and primary myelofibrosis (PMF) are among the most frequent hematologic neoplasms.
Because of their relatively smooth clinical course, it is likely that many of these MPNs actually go undetected.
Considering the high prevalence of iron, folic-acid, and vitamin B12 deficiencies in developing countries, their coexistence with MPN can be expected frequently.
In such situations where both disorders coexist, MPN is often overlooked.
This causes considerable diagnostic delay.
In this paper, two cases of PMF and one case of PV where the diagnosis of MPN was delayed for about 3 years are discussed.
Presence of concomitant vitamin B12, folate, and iron deficiencies perhaps camouflaged the underlying MPN.
Bearing in mind the possibility of MPN, even in the setting of apparent nutritional deficiency and performing a bone marrow evaluation, is the crucial step in unveiling the hidden MPN.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Parthasarathy, Veda. 2012. Myeloid Neoplasms in the Guise of Nutritional Deficiency. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Parthasarathy, Veda. Myeloid Neoplasms in the Guise of Nutritional Deficiency. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501271
American Medical Association (AMA)
Parthasarathy, Veda. Myeloid Neoplasms in the Guise of Nutritional Deficiency. Case Reports in Hematology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501271
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501271