Vitamin B12 deficiency with presenting nutritional difficulty: A case report

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dc.contributor.authorArica, Vefik
dc.contributor.authorSilfeler, Ibrahim
dc.contributor.authorArica, Secil Gunher
dc.contributor.authorTutatanc, Murat
dc.contributor.authorDogan, Murat
dc.contributor.authorGucuk, Sebahat
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-18T21:00:35Z
dc.date.available2024-09-18T21:00:35Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.departmentHatay Mustafa Kemal Ãœniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractVitamin B12 deficiency is among important causes of megaloblastic anemia. In developing countries, the major reason of Vitamin B12 deficiency is deficient dietary intake. Although vitamin B12 deficiency is a rare condition, early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent permanent neurological sequela. Anorexia is seen frequently in children. We want to remind Vitamin B12 deficiency with this case presented with anorexia. A 12 month-old male patient presented with vomiting, weight loss, paleness, malnutrition, repulsion as well as growth retardation. Physical examination revealed paleness and loss of interest to environment. Hematologic test results were as follows: WBC: 6500 gr/dl, Hgb: 8.8 gr/dl, MCV: 96 fl, platelet count: 162.000/mm(3). Mean serum folic acid level of the patient was 19.4 ng/mL (3-22.4 ng/mL), and vitamin B12 level 72 pg/mL (200-1210 pg/mL), while mean vitamin B12 level of the mother was 96 pg/mL. The patient was diagnosed as vitamin B12 deficiency and intramuscular Vitamin B12 treatment was initiated. One month later, his vomiting ceased, his appetite was well and he gained 850 gr. His interest to environment was improved. We want to impress with this case that infants with anorexia might have vitamin B12 deficiency. Treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency is important because it might lead to permanent neurological sequela and vitamin B12 deficiency respond to treatment dramatically.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.5222/buchd.2012.044
dc.identifier.endpage47en_US
dc.identifier.issn2146-2372
dc.identifier.issn1309-9566
dc.identifier.issue1en_US
dc.identifier.startpage44en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.5222/buchd.2012.044
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12483/12776
dc.identifier.volume2en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000420500800010en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/Aen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.language.isotren_US
dc.publisherDr Behcet Uz Cocuk Hastaliklari Ve Cerrahisien_US
dc.relation.ispartofIzmir Dr Behcet Uz Cocuk Hastanesi Dergisien_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.subjectvitamin B12en_US
dc.subjectmegaloblastic anemiaen_US
dc.subjectinfantsen_US
dc.titleVitamin B12 deficiency with presenting nutritional difficulty: A case reporten_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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