Hemolytic Anemia and Gastric Carcinoid in a Russian Seafarer: Highlighting the Role of Diagnostic Technologies in Modern Clinical Practice.

This study adds to the now growing base of literature describing this atypical presentation of pernicious anemia with normal neurologic function and underscores the importance of screening for B-12 deficiency in these patients. It also highlights the increased risk of gastric carcinoids in patients with autoimmune gastritis. With the collaboration of different medical specialists, the full gamut of medical technology was utilized in the care of the patient. This included in vitro diagnostics, advanced endoscopic tools, pathology, and radio-isotope based imaging studies. PMID: 30258311 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Yale J Biol Med Source Type: research