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02-15-2011, 11:05 AM
can cause degeneration of spinocerebellar tracts, dorsal columns and peripheral nerves? symptoms ataxia dysarthria, loss of both position and vibration sensations?
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02-15-2011, 11:08 AM
B12
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02-15-2011, 11:09 AM
nope
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02-15-2011, 11:10 AM
the symptoms closely mimic Friedrich's ataxia
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02-15-2011, 11:11 AM
vit E deficiency
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02-15-2011, 11:13 AM
you right
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02-15-2011, 11:26 AM
Yes, it is due to Vit E deficiency... good one. It is mainly seen Px who can't absorbs Vit E due to malabsorption in CF, Crohn Dz or any pancreatic insufficiency.

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02-15-2011, 11:33 AM
good one...interesting
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#9
02-15-2011, 12:35 PM
yes but there should be a HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA too due to fragility of RBCs
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