[Icterus due to carotene associated with iron deficiency anemia].
We present 2 patients with carotenemia who also suffered from iron deficiency anemia. A causal relationship between the ingestion of excessive quantities of carrots and iron deficiency is postulated, since iron deficiency is known to be responsible for change of appetite (pica). A knowledge of this condition, which follows an indolent, reversible course, is necessary for the clinician mainly in view of the differential diagnostic aspects.
Abteilung für Onkologie, Medizinische Klinik C, Kantonsspital St. Gallen.
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Morant
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Schmid
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Osterwalder
D000328:Adult; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000097:blood*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005878:Gilbert Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology
D002338:Carotenoids
Karotinikterus assoziiert mit Eisenmangelanämie.