| Interpreting the complete blood count in anorexia nervosa. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20390616 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Anemia, leukopenia and thrombocytopenia are frequent complications of anorexia nervosa. The complete blood count provides useful information to diagnose and characterize these findings. Anemia tends to be normocytic and normochromic. Leukopenia manifests as a deficiency of lymphocytes or neutrophils. Thrombocytopenia, if severe, may confer a bleeding risk. A careful history and physical examination should be performed to evaluate for other possible etiologies of cytopenias. Cell line deficiencies related solely to anorexia nervosa often resolve with nutritional rehabilitation. Knowledge of these potential findings and their expected outcomes may help avoid costly and potentially invasive procedures in patients with anorexia nervosa. |
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Authors:
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Barbara S Cleary; Jennifer L Gaudiani; Philip S Mehler |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Eating disorders Volume: 18 ISSN: 1532-530X ISO Abbreviation: Eat Disord Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-14 Completed Date: 2010-07-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9315161 Medline TA: Eat Disord Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 132-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado 80204, USA. |
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Anemia
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blood*,
etiology Anorexia Nervosa / blood*, complications Blood Cell Count Humans Leukopenia / blood*, etiology Thrombocytopenia / blood*, etiology |
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