| Vitamin B12 deficiency: an unusual cause of vocal fold palsy. | |
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PMID: 21791159 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Objective:We report an extremely rare case of vocal fold palsy secondary to vitamin B12 deficiency.Method:Case report and English-Language review of the world literature concerning vitamin B12 deficiency and its neurological manifestations. We discuss the physiological role of vitamin B and its specific relationship to the presented patient's symptoms.Results:We describe a rare instance of a patient presenting with bilateral lower limb weakness and unilateral vocal fold palsy, as a manifestation of vitamin B12 deficiency. Quick recognition and treatment resulted in a full recovery.Discussion:To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of unilateral vocal fold palsy secondary to vitamin B12 deficiency. Central and peripheral neuropathies have been described; however, other than the optic nerve, the cranial nerves are very rarely affected. It is important to consider vitamin B12 deficiency as a cause, as speedy identification and treatment can help prevent permanent neurological damage. |
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R Green; N Kara; H Cocks |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-7-27 |
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: - ISSN: 1748-5460 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jul |
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Created Date: 2011-7-27 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 1-3 Citation Subset: - |
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ENT Department, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Tyne and Wear, UK. |
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