| The significance of folate deficiency in alcoholic and nutritional neuropathies: Analysis of a case. | |
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PMID: 22459552 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the significance of folate deficiency in alcoholic and nutritional neuropathies. METHODS: We preformed a comprehensive clinical screening of a patient with chronic alcoholism who manifested neuropathy, macrocytic anemia, liver dysfunction, and folate deficiency. RESULTS: A 33-y-old woman with chronic alcoholism presented with acutely progressive glove- and stocking-type sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Although an episode of neuropathy preceded the current episode by 2 y, its cause was never determined. The findings of nerve conduction studies were indicative of axonal neuropathy. Laboratory findings revealed macrocytic anemia and liver dysfunction. Her serum level of folate was reduced, whereas thiamine, riboflavin, and cobalamin levels were within normal range. The neuropathy and anemia showed gradual recovery after the initiation of folic acid supplementation. CONCLUSIONS: This case study indicates that folate deficiency should be monitored closely in patients with chronic alcoholism and associated malnutrition. Additionally, folate deficiency should be considered as a differential diagnosis of neuropathy. |
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Haruki Koike; Tetsuo Hama; Yuichi Kawagashira; Rina Hashimoto; Minoru Tomita; Masahiro Iijima; Gen Sobue |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-3-27 |
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Title: Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Volume: - ISSN: 1873-1244 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Mar |
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Created Date: 2012-3-30 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8802712 Medline TA: Nutrition Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Neurology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan. |
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