Gladalska A, Robak T
Oddziału Reumatologii Szpitala Miejskiego, Radomsku.
Przegl Lek. 1994;51(5):217-20.
Anemia, especially anemia of chronic disease (ACD), is a frequent manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis. In the paper the mechanisms involved in the development of ACD and other causes of anemia in this disorder are reviewed. The new aspects in the treatment of anemia associated with rheumatoid arthritis, including erythropoietin, iron and chelation therapy are also discussed.
