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Iatrogenic B12-deficient peripheral neuropathy following nitrous oxide administration for functional tonic leg spasm: A case report

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Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) deficiency is a well-known cause of central and peripheral nervous system dysfunction, including sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy [1]. In individuals with normal renal function, a normal or low… Click to show full abstract

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) deficiency is a well-known cause of central and peripheral nervous system dysfunction, including sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy [1]. In individuals with normal renal function, a normal or low serum B12 level, high plasma methylmalonic acid (MMA) and homocysteine (Hcy) levels indicates a functional B12 deficiency, where there is failure of intracellular transport of B12 by transcobalamin-2.

Keywords: neuropathy following; b12 deficient; peripheral neuropathy; deficient peripheral; b12; iatrogenic b12

Journal Title: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
Year Published: 2017

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