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Title: Iron deficiency anemia, thrombocytosis, and cerebrovascular accident. Author: Alexander MB. Journal: South Med J; 1983 May; 76(5):662-3. PubMed ID: 6844974. Abstract: A patient who would otherwise be at low risk for cerebrovascular accident had a right hemiparesis and aphasia. Evaluation revealed iron deficiency anemia secondary to menorrhagia and marked thrombocytosis, which responded to intramuscular and, later, oral iron replacement. Hemiparesis and aphasia resolved after a month.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]