| Literature DB >> 14730392 |
Peter Vuylsteke1, Celine Bertrand, Gregor E G Verhoef, Peter Vandenberghe.
Abstract
A 61-year-old eutrophic male was diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency and megaloblastic anemia. A modified Schilling test suggested intestinal malabsorption unrelated to intrinsic factor deficiency. Subsequent colonoscopy revealed the presence of a Taenia tapeworm. The anemia resolved within days under therapy with niclosamide and temporary vitamin B12 supplements. The present case suggests that, in addition to other well-known parasitic agents, e.g., Diphyllobothrium latum and Giardia lamblia, Taenia infestation can also be a cause of intestinal vitamin B12 malabsorption.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID： 14730392 DOI： 10.1007/s00277-003-0839-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Hematol ISSN： 0939-5555 Impact factor: 3.673