Title of article
Vitamin B12 deficiency presenting as an acute confusional state: a case report and review of literature
Author/Authors
Kibirige, D Makerere University - College of Health Sciences, Mulago National Referral and Teaching hospital - Department of Medicine, Haematology Unit, Uganda , Wekesa, C Makerere University - College of Health Sciences, Mulago National Referral and Teaching hospital - Department of Medicine, Haematology Unit, Uganda , Kaddu-Mukasa, M Makerere University - College of Health Sciences, Mulago National Referral and Teaching hospital - Department of Medicine, Haematology Unit, Uganda , Waiswa, M Makerere University - College of Health Sciences, Mulago National Referral and Teaching hospital - Department of Medicine, Haematology Unit, Uganda
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850
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852
Abstract
Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with a wide spectrum of neuro-psychiatric manifestations. Results: We report a case of a 44 year old female patient referred to the haematology unit with vitamin B12 deficiency presenting as an acute confusional state or delirium. Total resolution of the psychiatric symptoms occurred following parenteral vitamin B12 replacement therapy. Conclusion: This case report highlights one of the neuro-psychiatric presentations of vitamin B12 deficiency in a previously healthy individual.
Keywords
Vitamin B12 deficiency , acute confusional state , delirium.
Journal title
African Health Sciences
Journal title
African Health Sciences
Record number
2634199
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