Vitamin B12 deficiency presenting with hyperpigmentation and pancytopenia

oleh: Valluri Rama Rao

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01

Deskripsi

Hyperpigmentation with generalized weakness may be the initial presentation of several systemic conditions. Vitamin B12 deficiency can present very rarely as hyperpigmentation. Association of pancytopenia at this stage is even rare. Early identification and management can prevent various neurological complications. Here, we report a rare case of Vitamin B12 deficiency presenting as hyperpigmentation and pancytopenia.