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Reversal of bone marrow hypoplasia in anorexia nervosa: Case report

โœ Scribed by Orlandi, Emanuele ;Boselli, Paolo ;Covezzi, Roberta ;Bonaccorsi, Goretta ;Guaraldi, Gian Paolo


Publisher
Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
Year
2000
Tongue
English
Weight
121 KB
Volume
27
Category
Article
ISSN
0276-3478

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Background: Bone marrow hypoplasia seems to be uncommon in anorexia nervosa. This marrow abnormality is rapidly reversible with intensive nutritional rehabilitation. The patient described in this case report had anorexia nervosa. Method: She presented with complete serous atrophy of the bone marrow associated with pancytopenia. Results: She was cured with recombinant human erythropoietin administered subcutaneosly. After 25, days, the hematological situation was normalized. Discussion: The possible advantage and practical implications of the administration of erythropoietin are discussed.


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