J Korean Neurol Assoc.
1987 Jun;5(1):103-107.
A Case of Folate Deficiency with Neurologic Involvement
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurology, Yong Dong Severance Hospital, College of Medicine, Yonsei University.
- 2Department of Clinical Pathology, Yong Dong Severance Hospital, College of Medicine, Yonsei University.
Abstract
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A 27-year-old female patient with peripheral neuropathy and posterior column dysfunction showed severe folate deficiency in contrast to normal vitamin B12 level. Clinical manifestations improved and serum folate level rised with folate therapy. A brief review of literature was made.