Published March 1984 | Version v1
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Vitamin-B12 deficiency following therapy in gynecologic oncology

Creators

  • 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina

Description

Vitamin-B12 deficiency results from inadequate absorption of the vitamin by the distal ileum and depletion of available stores. Both radiotherapy and intestinal resection can contribute to development of this condition. The significance of this problem in gynecologic oncology is discussed and two patients are described

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Gynecol. Oncol.
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
3
Series
Gynecol. Oncol.
Journal Page Range
370-374
ISSN
0090-8258

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
15072298
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS; S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
DELAYED RADIATION EFFECTS; INTESTINAL ABSORPTION; INTESTINES; NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY; PATIENTS; RADIOTHERAPY; SIDE EFFECTS; VITAMIN B-12
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; BLOOD COAGULATION FACTORS; BODY; COAGULANTS; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DRUGS; GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT; HEMATOLOGIC AGENTS; MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIATION EFFECTS; THERAPY; UPTAKE; VITAMIN B GROUP; VITAMINS