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Zinc-induced anemia and neutropenia in an adolescent

2000; Elsevier BV; Volume: 136; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1067/mpd.2000.103355

1097-6833

Timothy Porea, John W. Belmont, Donald H. Mahoney,

Potassium and Related Disorders

We report an adolescent who developed anemia, leukopenia, and neutropenia after prolonged use of over-the-counter zinc for treatment of acne. Hypocupremia and sideroblastic anemia may result from long-term or excessive exposure to zinc.