To assess hyperpigmentation in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency- A clinical study
Journal Title: International Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency has been a known clinical entity for long. The present study was conducted to assess hyper-pigmentation in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 32 patients of both genders visited to the department with complaint of hyper-pigmentation. History of diet, jaundice and skin changes was recorded. All patients were subjected to hematological evaluation. Results: 14 were vegetarian and 18 were non- vegetarian, 32 had skin changes, 4 had jaundice. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Mean hemoglobin was 6.12 gm/dl, WBC was 4.36 x 103/mm3, platelets was 1.28 x 106/mm3, RBC was 1.98 x 105/mm3, MCV was 107.2 fl, MCH was 32.4 pg, vitamin B12 was 124.2 pg/ml and folic acid was 7.8 ng/ml. Conclusion: There was hyper-pigmentation of skin in which with vitamin B 12 deficiency. Thus patients should be carefully evaluated.
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Dr. Rahul Roy
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- DOI 10.33545/26649411.2018.v1.i1a.5
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