Hypocalcaemia in autoimmune haemolytic anaemia and pernicious anaemia.
A 71 year old woman presented with hypocalcaemia in association with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia and pernicious anaemia. The hypocalcaemia resolved only when the haemolytic anaemia and pernicious anaemia were successfully treated. The possible pathogenic mechanisms are discussed.
Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
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D000368:Aged; D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000752:Anemia, Pernicious / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy