G6PD: a homozygous deficiency revealed by macrocytosis after acute alcoholism

We report the case of a 53-year-old woman that had an acute haemolytic anemia revealed by abnormally rapid increase of MCV that eventually led to discover G6PD deficiency. As investigation did not identify any common triggering factor, we discuss the involvement of the patient’s acute alcohol consumption in this haemolytic event.PMID:36696552 | DOI:10.1684/abc.2022.1767
Source: Annales de Biologie Clinique - Category: Biochemistry Authors: Source Type: research