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==Overview== | |||
==Natural History== | |||
==Complications== | |||
*People with pernicious anemia may have gastric polyps, and they are at increased risk for gastric cancer and gastric carcinoid tumors. | |||
*Brain and nervous system (neurological) problems may continue if treatment is delayed. | |||
==Prognosis== | |||
*The outcome is usually excellent with treatment. | |||
*Any damage to nerves may be permanent, especially if treatment is not started within 6 months of when symptoms began. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Hematology]] | [[Category:Hematology]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Natural History
Complications
- People with pernicious anemia may have gastric polyps, and they are at increased risk for gastric cancer and gastric carcinoid tumors.
- Brain and nervous system (neurological) problems may continue if treatment is delayed.
Prognosis
- The outcome is usually excellent with treatment.
- Any damage to nerves may be permanent, especially if treatment is not started within 6 months of when symptoms began.