Role of vitamin B12 in depressive disorder — a case report

Abstract Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia may have psychiatric manifestations preceding the hematological symptoms. Although a variety of symptoms are described, there are only sparse data on the role of vitamin B12 in depression. We report a case of vitamin B12 deficiency presenting with recurrent epi...

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Published in:General hospital psychiatry 2008-03, Vol.30 (2), p.185-186
Main Authors: Rao, Naren P., M.B.B.S, Kumar, Naveen C., M.B.B.S., D.P.M., M.D, Raman, Bhargava R.P., M.B.B.S., M.D, Sivakumar, Palanimuthu T., M.B.B.S., M.D, Pandey, Ravi S., M.B.B.S., M.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Biological and medical sciences
Depression
Depressive Disorder - etiology
Humans
India
Male
Medical sciences
Mood disorders
Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Vitamin B 12 Deficiency - psychology
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Summary:Abstract Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia may have psychiatric manifestations preceding the hematological symptoms. Although a variety of symptoms are described, there are only sparse data on the role of vitamin B12 in depression. We report a case of vitamin B12 deficiency presenting with recurrent episodes of depression.
ISSN:0163-8343
1873-7714
DOI:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2007.09.002