Vitamin B12 deficiency in active working women

Case Profile

Megaloblastic, macrocytic anaemia is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin B12 and folate. The mean corpuscular volume > 100 fL indicates megaloblastic anaemia, and Vitamin B12 levels < 145 ng/L indicate deficiency. Here is a similar case study presentation of Vitamin B12 deficiency.

The mean corpuscular volume >100 fL indicates?

Differential diagnosis of macrocytic anemia

Anemia occurring from deficiencies of Vitamin B12 or folic acid is referred as?

Clinical manifestations in patients with Vitamin B12 deficiency

What level of Vitamin B12 is a diagnostic for deficiency?

Algorithm for Interpretation of Additional Tests in suspected B12 deficiency with macrocytic anemia

Management of Vitamin B12 deficiency

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