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W Y Tham¹, C C Oh², H Y Koh²

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

|March 20, 2015

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A severe vitamin B12 deficiency, caused by pernicious anemia, led to hyperpigmented skin macules and taste disturbances in an adult woman. Early diagnosis is crucial for managing this condition.

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Area of Science:

Internal Medicine
Hematology
Dermatology

Background:

Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune condition affecting the gastric mucosa, leading to vitamin B12 malabsorption.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can manifest with a wide range of hematological, neurological, and dermatological symptoms.

Observation:

An adult East Asian woman presented with sudden onset of hyperpigmented macules on oral mucosa, palms, and soles.
The patient also reported hypoguesia (impaired taste) and unintentional weight loss.

Findings:

Diagnostic workup revealed severe vitamin B12 deficiency.
The deficiency was attributed to underlying pernicious anemia.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering vitamin B12 deficiency in patients presenting with unexplained hyperpigmentation and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Prompt recognition and treatment of pernicious anemia can prevent irreversible complications and improve patient outcomes.