Resolution of acute cerebellar ataxia with vitamin B12 supplementation in a 19-year-old female with normal vitamin B12 levels
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, Orange Park, FL 2001 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
Research Article
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2024, 19(01), 103–106.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2024.19.1.0393
Publication history:
Received on 21 May 2024; revised on 08 July 2024; accepted on 10 July 2024
Abstract:
Acute cerebellar ataxia, characterized by incoordination of movement and gait instability, presents a complex diagnostic challenge for clinicians. Vitamin B12 deficiency is a well-established cause of neurological dysfunction, including ataxia. However, diagnosis can be complicated by the presence of normal serum vitamin B12 levels. This case report presents an unusual presentation of acute cerebellar ataxia in a young woman with normal vitamin B12 levels. The case highlights the importance of considering a broader diagnostic approach and the potential therapeutic benefit of vitamin B12 supplementation even in the absence of overt vitamin B12 deficiency.
Keywords:
Acute cerebellar ataxia; Vitamin B12; Vitamin B12 deficiency; Vitamin B12 supplementation; Neurological manifestations; Neurological disorder
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