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Vitamin A deficiency: An adult patient with night blindness and cirrhosis in an uncommon geographical area

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) is a common entity seen in developing countries, usually in pediatric patients or pregnant women, secondary to low dietary intake. Here we describe a case of a patient with chronic liver disease within the United States who developed symptomatic Vitamin A deficiency.

Source: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.52768/2766-7820/3198

Author: Samir Dalia

Institution: Mercy Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Retinoids in leukemia and cellular processes

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4405457756