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What differences are there in megaloblastic anemia and pernicious anemia?
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Pernicious = Vit B12: Megaloblastic anemia refers to any condition which causes large red blood cells (folate (folic acid) deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, etc.) pernicious anemia can be thought of as a *type* of megaloblastic anemia which is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency secondary to malabsorption.
Answered 3/11/2017
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May be the same: Megaloblastic anemia is the same as the anemia seen in pernicious anemia. However, megaloblastic anemia can also be seen in Folic Acid deficiency and other rarer diseases.
Answered 3/11/2017
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