Severe Vit B12 Deficiency Presented As Encephalopathy in a 5 Yr Child

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 9

Abstract

Vit B12 plays important role in different organ in our body, most importantly haematological system and central as well as peripheral nervous system. So its deficiency in children can cause poor weight gain, developmental regression, mental changes, abnormal movements, encephalopathy or may leads to longterm neurological sequelae. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can alter the disease process. Here we present a case of severe vit B12 deficiency, who admitted with encephalopathy and successfully treated with a good neurological outcome almost towards normal.

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Dr Subhranshu Sekhar Dhal

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Dr Subhranshu Sekhar Dhal (2016). Severe Vit B12 Deficiency Presented As Encephalopathy in a 5 Yr Child. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 4(9), 12337-12341. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-209573