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which vitamin deficiency.... - tet - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2011
can cause degeneration of spinocerebellar tracts, dorsal columns and peripheral nerves? symptoms ataxia dysarthria, loss of both position and vibration sensations?
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2011
B12
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2011
nope
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2011
the symptoms closely mimic Friedrich's ataxia
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2011
vit E deficiency
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2011
you right
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2011
Yes, it is due to Vit E deficiency... good one. It is mainly seen Px who can't absorbs Vit E due to malabsorption in CF, Crohn Dz or any pancreatic insufficiency.
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2011
good one...interesting
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-15-2011
yes but there should be a HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA too due to fragility of RBCs