Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · May 2010
Case ReportsEarly diagnosis and treatment of cobalamin deficiency of infancy owing to occult maternal pernicious anemia.
We report case of an infant who presented with failure to thrive and developmental delay at 4 months of age. He was diagnosed to have vitamin B12 deficiency and antibodies to intrinsic factor secondary to undiagnosed maternal pernicious anemia. ⋯ We review the literature on this rare cause of cobalamin deficiency in infants. We highlight the factors determining the outcome and situations where raised index of suspicion could help in recognizing this preventable cause of developmental delay and learning difficulties.
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · May 2010
Comment Letter Case ReportsRegarding "Intrathecal vincristine: 3 fatal cases and a review of the literature".