A Case of Pseudothrombotic Microangiopathy Associated with Pernicious Anemia

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The authors would like to acknowledge Marjorie Bateman, M.D., and Ian Gold, M.D., for their involvement in the care of this patient.

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Wathieu, H., Bateman, K.M. A Case of Pseudothrombotic Microangiopathy Associated with Pernicious Anemia. J GEN INTERN MED (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06588-2

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