Prevalence of gastrointestinal malignancy in iron deficiency without anaemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Alexandre, Leo, Manning, Charelle and Chan, Simon S M (2020) Prevalence of gastrointestinal malignancy in iron deficiency without anaemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Internal Medicine, 72. pp. 27-33. ISSN 0953-6205

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency anaemia is associated with gastrointestinal (GI) malignancy and is an indication for GI investigations. However, the relevance of iron deficiency without anaemia (IDWA) and the underlying risks of GI malignancy are uncertain. Therefore, the aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of GI malignancy in patients with IDWA overall and in clinically relevant subgroups. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE for studies that reported on the prevalence or risk of GI malignancy in patients with confirmed IDWA. We performed a random effects meta-analysis of proportions and assessed statistical heterogeneity using the I2 statistic. RESULTS: A total of 1923 citations were screened and 5 studies (4 retrospective cohorts, 1 prospective cohort) comprising 3329 participants with IDWA were included in the meta-analysis. Overall pooled random-effects estimates for prevalence of GI malignancy in those with IDWA were low (0.38%, 95% CI 0.00%-1.84%, I2 = 87.7%). Older patients (2.58%, 95% CI 0.00%-8.77%); non-screening populations (2.45%, 95% CI 0.16%-6.39%) and men and post-menopausal women (0.90%, 95% CI 0.11%-3.23%) with IDWA were at increased risk of GI malignancy compared to younger patients (0.00%, 95% CI 0.00%-0.21%); screened populations (0.24%, 95% CI 0.00%-1.10%) and pre-menopausal women (0.00%, 95% CI 0.00%-1.05%). CONCLUSION: Overall, IDWA is associated with a low risk of GI malignancy. Older patients and non-screening populations are at elevated risk and require GI investigations. Those not in these subgroups have a lower risk of GI malignancy and may wish to be monitored following discussion of the risk and potential benefits of GI investigations.

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Additional Information: Copyright © 2019 European Federation of Internal Medicine. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Uncontrolled Keywords: anaemia,iron deficiency,risk of cancer,upper and lower gastrointestinal tract,internal medicine,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2724
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Gastroenterology and Gut Biology
Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Norwich Epidemiology Centre
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Norwich Epidemiology Centre
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Metabolic Health
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Date Deposited: 12 Feb 2020 05:35
Last Modified: 06 Jun 2024 15:09
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/74153
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2019.12.015

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