Recognition and management of vitamin b12 deficiency: a report of 3 cases with oral manifestations

Vitamin B12 is essential for the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow. Its deficiency is mainly caused by gastrointestinal malabsorption and can result in pernicious anemia. Some oral signs and symptoms, such as burning sensation, glossitis with papillary atrophy, and areas of painful erythema, can be associated. Here, we report 3 cases of oral manifestations associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. The first patient was a 36-year-old male, and the other 2 were females, 61 and 70 years old.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: 20190323 Source Type: research