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Megaloblastic anemia is a benign disorder characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis due to lack of vitamin B12 or folate. Megaloblastic anemia could be easily treated with either vitamin B12 or folate. However, a megaloblastic anemia patient may show schizocyte and hemolytic anemia with thrombocytopenia, necessitating to exclude urgent diseases like thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. We have experienced the vitamin B12–deficient megaloblastic anemia patient mimicking thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. We should know the rare coexistence of hemolytic anemia with megaloblastic anemia in severe cases.
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Shimazu, Y., Edagawa, T. & Nohgawa, M. Vitamin B12 Deficient Megaloblastic Anemia Mimicking Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. SN Compr. Clin. Med. 2, 235–236 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42399-019-00210-1
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