title: Iron Pill-Induced Gastritis.
abstract: Iron-deficiency anemia is a prevalent condition treated with iron supplementation. Iron pill-induced gastritis is an under-recognized, albeit serious potential complication of iron pill ingestion. This entity must be identified by healthcare providers who prescribe iron. We present a case of a 59-year-old male with iron deficiency anemia on ferrous sulfate tablets who underwent an upper endoscopy, during which a single superficial gastric ulceration in the body was noted. Biopsies revealed heavy iron deposition confirming the ulceration was a consequence of the iron tablets. Iron pill-induced gastritis causes corrosive mucosal injury similar to that caused by chemical burns.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors.forename: Jana G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Hashash
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors.forename: Siobhan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Proksell
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors.forename: Shih-Fan
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Kuan
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors.forename: Jaideep
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Behari