Sunday, November 13, 2011

Anemia - B12 deficiency can cause False Positive Pap Smear

I had never heard of this before:

"Possible Complications

Vitamin B12 affects cells that form the outer surface of the body and line inner passageways (epithelial cells). Therefore, a lack of B12 may cause a falsely abnormal Pap smear."

Whoulda thunk?

Anemia - B12 deficiency: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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