Vitаmin B12 (Cоbаlаmin) Deficiency 1. Backgrоund Definitiоn: Deficiency of vitamin B12, leading to impaired DNA synthesis and abnormal myelin formation, resulting in megaloblastic anemia and neurologic dysfunction. Physiology: B12 obtained from animal products. Absorbed in the terminal ileum after binding to intrinsic factor (from gastric parietal cells). Stored in the liver; body reserves last 3–5 years. Functions: Cofactor for DNA synthesis (thymidylate synthase). Necessary for conversion of homocysteine → methionine and methylmalonyl-CoA → succinyl-CoA. 2. Etiology Mechanism Examples Inadequate intake Strict vegan diet (rare) Malabsorption (most common) Pernicious anemia (autoimmune loss of intrinsic factor), gastric bypass, atrophic gastritis Ileal disease/resection Crohn disease, ileal resection Competition Fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum) Medication effects Metformin, proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers (decrease absorption) 3. History Onset: Insidious; symptoms develop over months to years. Constitutional: Fatigue, weakness, pallor. GI: Glossitis (smooth, sore tongue), anorexia, mild diarrhea. Neurologic: Peripheral neuropathy: Paresthesias, numbness, ataxia. Posterior column involvement: Impaired vibration and position sense, positive Romberg. Lateral corticospinal tract involvement: Spasticity, weakness. Cognitive or psychiatric changes in severe deficiency (“megaloblastic madness”). 4. Exam Findings General: Pallor, mild jaundice (from ineffective erythropoiesis). Neuro: Decreased vibration/position sense, gait ataxia, weakness, hyperreflexia. Tongue: Smooth, beefy red (atrophic glossitis). If pernicious anemia: May have other autoimmune findings (vitiligo, thyroid disease). 5. Making the Diagnosis A. Laboratory Findings Test Findings CBC Macrocytic anemia (MCV >100 fL) Peripheral smear Hypersegmented neutrophils Reticulocyte count Low Serum B12 Decreased (
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