Reversible hyperpigmentation in Vitamin B12 deficiency: an addisonian mimic in clinical practice

Reversible hyperpigmentation in Vitamin B12 deficiency: an addisonian mimic in clinical practice

Vitamin B12 deficiency may present with gastrointestinal, haematologic, dermatologic and neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms. Skin hyperpigmentation is a dermatologic manifestation which may mimic the features seen in Addison´s disease. We report a case of a 33-year-old non-vegan man who presented w...

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Main Authors: Rosemary Abena Kuenyefu Awindaogo, Ivy Ekem, Nana Agyeiwah Awuku, Soziema Salia, Martin Agyei, Yvonne Ayerki Nartey, Yaw Asante Awuku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAMJ 2020-11-01
Series:PAMJ Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
hyperpigmentation
vitamin b12 deficiency
helicobacter pylori
gastritis
Online Access: https://www.clinical-medicine.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/4/109/pdf/109.pdf

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