Recurrent seizures: an unusual manifestation of vitamin B12 deficiency.
The present report highlights an unusual presentation of vitamin B12 deficiency--recurrent seizures in a 26-year-old man. His symptoms responded to parenteral vitamin B12 therapy. The relevant literature is reviewed.
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Neurology Unit, Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore-632 004, India. drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
D000328:Adult; D017029:Epilepsy, Complex Partial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014806:Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology
D014805:Vitamin B 12