Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome in a 5-year-old Iranian boy

Imerslund-Grasbeck Syndrome: A Case Report

Introduction Megaloblasc anemia is an uncommon problem in childhood most frequently associated with vitamin deficiency or gastrointesnal disease. The common causes of megaloblasc anemia are vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency and folic acid deficiency. Familial selecve malabsorpon of vitamin B12 associated with proteinuria firstly was described by Imerslund (1960) and Grasbeck et al (1960) ...

Imerslund-Grasbeck Syndrome: A Case Report

Introduction: Megaloblasc anemia is an uncommon problem in childhood most frequently associated with vitamin deficiency or gastrointesnal disease. The common causes of megaloblasc anemia are vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency and folic acid deficiency. Familial selecve malabsorpon of vitamin B12 associated with proteinuria firstly was described by Imerslund (1960) and Grasbeck et al (1960)...

Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome: association with diabetes mellitus.

A 14 year male adolescent born of 2nd degree consanguineous marriage presented with asymptomatic proteinuria and severe anemia. He had leucopenia, anisopoikilocytosis, megaloblastic erythropoiesis, megakaryocytes with low serum B12 level. His younger sibling was similarly affected. This combination suggested Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome. The hemoglobin levels improved with injection of vitamin B...

Multivisceral Hydatidosis in a 5-Year-Old Boy

Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome in a 6.5-year-old boy: A case report

Background: “Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections”, or PANDAS, is a syndrome characterized by acute-onset obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or tics accompanied by the neuropsychiatric symptoms. This case is reported because of its rarity. Case report: A 6.5-year-old boy with swollen tonsils, high-grade fever and rash was admitted to Ami...