| Literature DB >> 25825577 |
Vineet Behera1, Makarand Randive1, Praveen Sharma1, Velu Nair1.
Abstract
Megaloblastic anemia (MA) is a common disorder with varied manifestations. It generally results in mild to moderate splenomegaly which is due to sequestration of macrocytic erythrocytes in spleen. Massive splenomegaly is generally seen in infections, myeloproliferative diseases, neoplasms, storage disorders or hematological conditions; but is not heard of and has rarely been reported in MA. We discuss a case of massive splenomegaly who presented with symptomatic anemia and was found to have MA. He was extensive evaluated for all other causes of massive splenomegaly which was normal. Further, after a therapeutic trial of MA he showed a regression in spleen size confirming that the massive splenomegaly was attributable to MA.Entities:
Keywords: Massive splenomegaly; Megaloblastic anemia; Splenomegaly
Year: 2014 PMID: 25825577 PMCID: PMC4375152 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-014-0461-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus ISSN: 0971-4502 Impact factor: 0.900