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Abstract
Optic neuropathy is a rare but recognised complication of vitamin B12 deficiency, which may proceed to visual failure if not diagnosed early enough. Clues to the possible diagnosis include a history of, or risk factors for, pernicious anaemia, or previous resective gastrointestinal surgery.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15587778 DOI: 10.1111/j.1368-5031.2004.00306.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Clin Pract ISSN: 1368-5031 Impact factor: 2.503