Severe vitamin B12 deficiency in a breast fed infant with pancytopenia.
We report the case of a 7-month-old breast fed infant who presented with a nose bleed and bruises. Investigation showed severe nutritional B12 deficiency anemia with a pancytopenia. It is important to take the nutritional history of both the infant and the mother for early prevention and treatment.
Citak
Funda Erkasar
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Ankara Foundation of Children with Leukemia, Department of Pediatric Hematology, Turgutlu Sokak No. 30, Gaziosmanpasa, Ankara, Turkey.
Citak
Elvan Caglar
EC
D000749:Anemia, Megaloblastic / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D001942:Breast Feeding; D014676:Diet, Vegetarian; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009035:Mothers; D010198:Pancytopenia / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014806:Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis
D014805:Vitamin B 12