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[Successful treatment of X-linked sideroblastic anemia with ALAS2 R452H mutation using vitamin B6].
[Rinsho ketsueki] The Japanese journal of clinical hematology - 1 Jan 2000
Kawakami Toru, Nakazawa Hideyuki, Kawakami Fumihiro, Matsuzawa Shuji, Sudo Yuriko, Sakai Hitoshi, Nishina Sayaka, Senoo Noriko, Senoo Yasushi, Komatsu Michiharu, Umemura Takeji, Yamaguchi Tomomi, Kosho Tomoki, Fujiwara Tohru, Harigae Hideo, Ishida Fumihiro
Abstract excerpt
A 45-year-old man presented with fatigue and pain in the finger joints. Despite having a history of suspected sideroblastic anemia since the age of 18 years, he had not been followed up for years. Upon presentation, laboratory data revealed microcytic anemia and elevated serum ferritin levels. In addition, ringed sideroblasts were increased in the bone marrow. A liver biopsy revealed hemochromatosis and...
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