[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.
Morant
R
R
Abteilung für Onkologie, Medizinische Klinik C, Kantonsspital St. Gallen.
Schmid
L
L
Osterwalder
B
B
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.