Hematinic deficiencies and anemia statuses in antigastric parietal cell antibody-positive erosive oral lichen planus patients with desquamative gingivitis

Conclusion We conclude that GPCA+/DG+/EOLP patients may have vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency, and an abnormally high blood homocysteine level. In addition to pernicious anemia, GPCA+/DG+/EOLP patients may sometimes have normocytic anemia or iron deficiency anemia.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research