Complications of dietary deficiency of Vitamin B12 in young Caucasians
Open Access
- 1 July 1974
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 50 (585), 462-464
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.50.585.462
Abstract
The occurrence of dietary deficiency of Vitamin B12 is reported in two young caucasian adults. In one case megaloblastic anaemia occurred and in the other optic atrophy. The importance of the dietary history, the significance of folic acid intake and the inter-relationship of Vitamin B12 and cyanide detoxication are discussed.Keywords
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