Anemia from A to zinc: Hypocupremia in the setting of gastric bypass and zinc excess

Hypocupremia can result in a bi ‐lineage deficiency of leukocytes and erythrocytes. Although commonly seen from gastrointestinal malabsorption, hypocupremia can be further exacerbated with excessive zinc intake causing increased fecal copper excretion. Dietary supplementation is prevalent in the outpatient setting and must be co nsidered as a possible source of hematologic pathologies. AbstractHypocupremia can result in a bi ‐lineage deficiency of leukocytes and erythrocytes. Although commonly seen from gastrointestinal malabsorption, hypocupremia can be further exacerbated with excessive zinc intake causing increased fecal copper excretion. Dietary supplementation is prevalent in the outpatient setting and must be co nsidered as a possible source of hematologic pathologies.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 28, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Vineeth Tatineni, Julie Y. An, Matthew R. Leffew, Sameer A. Mahesh Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research