Subacute combined spinal cord degeneration and pancytopenia secondary to severe vitamin B12 deficiency.
Sao Paulo Med J
; 130(4): 259-62, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
CONTEXT Decreased vitamin B12 concentration does not usually result in clinical or hematological abnormalities. Subacute combined spinal cord degeneration and pancytopenia are two serious and rarely displayed consequences that appear in severe deficits. CASE REPORT We present the case of a patient with subacute combined spinal cord degeneration and pancytopenia secondary to severe and sustained vitamin B12 deficiency. Such cases are rare nowadays and have potentially fatal consequences. CONCLUSIONS:
Vitamin B12 deficiency should be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis in cases of blood disorders or severe neurological symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment can avoid irreversible consequences.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pancitopenia
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Deficiencia de Vitamina B 12
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Degeneración Combinada Subaguda
Tipo de estudio:
Screening_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Sao Paulo Med J
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2012
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Article
País de afiliación:
España