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Diana Driscoll1, David Callanan2
1POTS Care, Colleyville, TX, USA.
Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases
|April 3, 2023
Summary
Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause Roth-type retinal lesions and seizures. Prompt treatment with pyridoxine (vitamin B6) can resolve these symptoms, highlighting its importance in neurological and ophthalmological care.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Vitamin B6 deficiency is a rare condition with diverse clinical manifestations.
- Retinal findings, such as white-centered hemorrhages, can be indicative of systemic diseases.
- Neurological symptoms like nonepileptic seizures can also be associated with nutritional deficiencies.
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