Agranulocytosis secondary to zinc excess: Clinically relevant observations, including response to G‐CSF and oral copper

Anemia and leukopenia because of copper deficiency can be mistaken for myelodysplasia. Key issues, including response to G‐CSF and oral copper, are discussed. This case illustrates a significant deleterious effect of excessive zinc consumption.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Weiden, Paul L., Dunker, Marlowe, Corwin, David J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2020
Materias:
Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7752398/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33363846
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3301
Descripción
Sumario:Anemia and leukopenia because of copper deficiency can be mistaken for myelodysplasia. Key issues, including response to G‐CSF and oral copper, are discussed. This case illustrates a significant deleterious effect of excessive zinc consumption.

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