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Degeneración combinada subaguda de la médula y gastritis atrófica: revisión de la literatura

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord is a consequence of vitamin B12 deficiency. Its clinical presentation includes paresthesia, and proprioception and vibratory sensation loss, which can become disabling. Case presentation: we report the case of an elderly patient who experienced initial paresthesia which progressed to paraparesis, as well as some memory loss. Based on his physical examination a diagnostic impression of myelitis was made. Further investigation evidenced cyanocobalamin deficiency. Conclusion: patient was treated with vitamin B12 supplementation, obtaining an adequate response. There are numerous causes of vitamin B12 deficiency, however, its treatment is simple, and its early initiation can prevent severe neurological symptoms leading to disability.

Source: Revista Repertorio de Medicina y Cirugía

DOI: 10.31260/repertmedcir.01217372.1325

Authors: Jorge Luis Rojas Flórez, Libardo Sanchéz, Nelson Barrero Torres, Karen Giselle Ramírez Mora, Viviana Tíjaro Merchán, Viviana Poveda Hurtado, Alejandra Abella Rodríguez, Dilia Daza Araujo

Institution: Hospital Universitario de la Samaritana

Language: English

Topic: Folate and B Vitamins Research

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4353091808

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