title: Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome in an African patient.
abstract: Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome (IGS) is a rare cause of megaloblastic anaemia in young children. We wish to report the first case described from Africa. The diagnosis of IGS was made on the findings of a low vitamin B12 level, mild proteinuria, and a vitamin B12 absorption test unaffected by the intrinsic factor. The patient responded well to treatment with intramuscular vitamin B12.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Stones
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ferreira
mesh_terms: D000749:Anemia, Megaloblastic / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000150:complications; D014806:Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / Q000150:complications*