Clinical Approach to the Complications and Diagnostic Methodology Associated with Pernicious Anemia

Pernicious anemia is a type of anemia falling in the category of megaloblastic anemias - a group of anemias in which red blood cells are larger than normal. This type of anemia is characterized by a deficiency in Vitamin B12 - a vitamin necessary for the production of red blood cells. With successful treatment, pernicious anemia can be successfully managed allowing those who suffer from it to live with their diagnosis. However, if treatment is not sought, subsequent sequelae may ensue in the form of disease. Such sequelae include gastric cancer, neurological disorders, achlorhydria, and concomitant iron deficiency anemia. This paper will discuss the biological mechanisms and complications associated with pernicious anemia; specifically, the complications which have somewhat unclear mechanisms of occurrence. This information will be used to gain a further understanding of pernicious anemia.

Name thesis:degree_name

Biology

Level thesis:degree_level

Honors Thesis

Grantor

University of Nevada, Reno

Year dc:date.issued

2012

Author dc:creator

• Suri, Kabir

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Villaluz, Evan

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright(All Rights Reserved)

Language dc:language.iso

en_US, English

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11714/532

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarwolf.unr.edu:11714/532