Recurrent seizures: an unusual manifestation of vitamin B12 deficiency

Neurol India. 2004 Mar;52(1):122-3.

Abstract

The present report highlights an unusual presentation of vitamin B12 deficiency--recurrent seizures in a 26-year-old man. His symptoms responded to parenteral vitamin B12 therapy. The relevant literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Epilepsy, Complex Partial / drug therapy
  • Epilepsy, Complex Partial / etiology*
  • Epilepsy, Complex Partial / psychology
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Male
  • Psychotic Disorders / etiology
  • Recurrence
  • Vitamin B 12 / administration & dosage
  • Vitamin B 12 / therapeutic use
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / complications*
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / drug therapy
  • Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / psychology

Substances

  • Vitamin B 12