A patient who has undergone partial gastrectomy presents with neurological symptoms. Most probable diagnosis:
Correct Answer: Vitamin B12 deficiency
Description: Ans. (c) Vitamin B12 deficiencyRef: Sabsiton 20th Edition, Page 1212* Following partial gastrectomy there is decreased production of Intrinsic factor which leads to vitamin B12 deficiency.
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