title: Nyctalopia: the sequelae of hypovitaminosis A.
abstract: We present a case of night blindness due to vitamin A deficiency in a gentleman who had previously undergone a pancreaticoduodenostomy 10 years ago. The deficiency was attributed self-cessation of his pancreatic supplements without being aware of the possible consequences. The diagnosis and management of this patient is presented here, along with a discussion of similar cases in the literature.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia.
authors: Stephen
authors: S
authors: Tiang
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Warne
mesh_terms: D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009755:Night Blindness / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016577:Pancreaticoduodenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014802:Vitamin A Deficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D014801:Vitamin A