Severe neuropsychiatric symptoms due to vitamin b12 deficiency: a case of pernicious anemia or metformin use?
Pernicious anemia is the leading cause of vitamin B12 deficiency and requires an early diagnose and proper treatment since it is a reversible form of acute psychosis and demyelinating nervous system disease 1. Less frequently, metformin therapy, especially on high doses and for long time treatment,...
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Language: | English |
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Sociedade Galega de Medicina Interna
2015-12-01
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Series: | Galicia Clínica |
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Online Access: | http://www.galiciaclinica.info/publicacion.asp?f=867 |