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Giant axonal neuropathy: Possibly secondary to vitamin B12 malabsorption |
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| Authors: | Sydney S. Schochet Jr. Andrew L. Chesson Jr. |
| Affiliation: | (1) Division of Neuropathology, Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, 77550 Galveston, Texas, USA;(2) Department of Neurology, University of Texas Medical Branch, 77550 Galveston, Texas, USA |
| Abstract: | Summary A giant axonal neuropathy is described in an adult with no evidence of a childhood onset of his disease and no history of exposure to toxic hydrocarbons. A causal relation to vitamin B12 malabsorption is proposed. This case suggests the need to expand the spectrum of diagnoses that must be considered when giant axons are encountered in peripheral nerve biopsy specimens. |
| Keywords: | Giant axonal neuropathy Nerve biopsy Vitamin B12 malabsorption |
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