Intestinal malabsorption presenting with night blindness.
Night blindness from vitamin A deficiency was observed in a patient with intestinal malabsorption, which in turn was attributable to duodenal diverticulosis and bacterial growth. Monthly supplementation with vitamin A and correction of bacterial overgrowth with tetracycline resulted in a normalisation of plasma retinol levels and resolution of the night blindness.
Hasan
M
M
University Department of Geriatric Medicine, Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
Finucane
P
P
D000368:Aged; D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D004386:Duodenum / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D008297:Male; D009755:Night Blindness / Q000209:etiology*