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Pernicious Anemia Flashcards

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Pernicious anemia

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Vitamin B12 deficiency

Megaloblastic anemia

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Signs of pernicious anemia

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Decreased Hbg 
Increase MCV (macrocytic)
Increase (hyperchromic) MCHC
Decreased reticulocytes
Increased iron
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Pernicious Anemia Diagnostics

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If vitamin B12 levels are normal measure homocysteine: elevated in both B12 and folate deficiencies.

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Symptoms of pernicious anemia

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Fatigue
Neurological manifestations
Peripheral neuropathy
Gloss it is

ALWAYS CONSIDER VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY WHEN EVALUATING PATIENTS WIH DEMENTIA

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Pernicious anemia treatment

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B12 supplementation

Prevent future deficiency by treating the underlying disease

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