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To the Editor: We were surprised that the diagnosis of pernicious anemia in Case 40-2000 (Dec. 28 issue)¹ was based only on a mean corpuscular volume of 104 µm³, the presence of atrophic gastritis, and a serum B₁₂ level of 115 pg per milliliter. For a diagnosis of pernicious anemia, there must be antibodies to intrinsic factor in the serum or evidence of inadequate absorption of vitamin B₁₂ that is correctable by the administration of oral intrinsic factor (as determined by the Schilling test). These are the gold standards.

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