Hematinic deficiencies and anemia in gastric parietal cell antibody-positive and -negative oral submucous fibrosis patients
Journal
Journal of Dental Sciences
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
1
Pages
68-74
Date Issued
2018
Author(s)
Abstract
We conclude that OSF itself does play a significant role in causing hematinic deficiencies and anemia in OSF, GPCA+/OSF, and GPCA-/OSF patients. The serum GPCA is the major factor that causes vitamin B12 deficiency, macrocytosis, and pernicious anemia in GPCA+/OSF patients.
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Publisher
Association for Dental Sciences of the Republic of China
Type
journal article