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Masked megaloblastic anemia

J L Spivak

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |November 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Anemia linked to folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency can occur without macrocytosis. Giant metamyelocytes in bone marrow are key indicators of these vitamin deficiencies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Vitamin B12 and folic acid are essential for red blood cell formation.
    • Deficiency in these vitamins typically causes megaloblastic anemia characterized by macrocytosis.

    Observation:

    • Eight episodes of anemia associated with vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency were studied in six patients.
    • These episodes were often complicated by other conditions like inflammation, infection, iron deficiency, thalassemia trait, or renal failure.

    Findings:

    • Macrocytosis was absent in all eight episodes of anemia.
    • Erythropiesis was not megaloblastic in most cases, and peripheral blood showed minimal anisocytosis or poikilocytosis.
    • Hypersegmented neutrophils were present in all cases, but significant hypersegmentation was rare.
    • Giant metamyelocytes in bone marrow were consistently observed, serving as a crucial diagnostic clue.

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    Implications:

    • The absence of macrocytosis does not rule out vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency.
    • Bone marrow examination for giant metamyelocytes is vital for diagnosing vitamin deficiency anemia when peripheral blood findings are atypical.
    • This highlights the importance of considering vitamin deficiencies even in complex clinical scenarios with confounding factors.