Megaloblastic anemia - view of red blood cells
Megaloblastic anemia - view of red blood cells


Lack of intrinsic factor

Alternative Names:
Intrinsic factor - lack of


Review Date: 6/2/2003
Reviewed By: Scott Howard, M.D., M.S., Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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