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Case Reports
. 2011 Feb;57(1):69-70.
doi: 10.1093/tropej/fmp039. Epub 2009 Jul 17.

Severe vitamin B12 deficiency in a breast fed infant with pancytopenia

Funda Erkasar Citak  1 , Elvan Caglar Citak
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Severe vitamin B12 deficiency in a breast fed infant with pancytopenia

Funda Erkasar Citak et al. J Trop Pediatr. 2011 Feb.

Abstract

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.

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