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[Hemorrhagic diathesis as a rare lead symptom in Addison-Biermer's anemia]
It is reported on a patient with Addison-Biermer's disease who was admitted to hospital under the diagnosis of a bleeding ventricle ulcer and in whom was detected a thrombocytopenic haemorrhagic diathesis. By means of injections of vitamin B12 a complete haematologic remission was achieved. The absence of a clear increase of reticulocytes as a sequel of the blood transfusions performed before the specific therapy is discussed.
It is reported on a patient with Addison-Biermer's disease who was admitted to hospital under the diagnosis of a bleeding ventricle ulcer and in whom was detected a thrombocytopenic haemorrhagic diathesis. By means of injections of vitamin B12 a complete haematologic remission was achieved. The absence of a clear increase of reticulocytes as a sequel of the blood transfusions performed before the specific therapy is discussed.