A 62-year-old vegan man presents with paraesthesia in his feet and unsteadiness. Examination shows impaired vibration sense and positive Romberg’s sig...

Question

A 62-year-old vegan man presents with paraesthesia in his feet and unsteadiness. Examination shows impaired vibration sense and positive Romberg’s sign. Blood tests show macrocytosis and low serum vitamin B12. What is the most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular hydroxocobalamin injections

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Oral folic acid alone

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High-dose oral vitamin C

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No treatment required

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Red cell transfusion only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Vitamin B12 deficiency

A 62-year-old vegan man presents with paraesthesia in his feet and unsteadiness. Examination shows impaired vibration sense and positive Romberg’s sign. Blood tests show macrocytosis and low serum vitamin B12. What is the most appropriate treatment?