Abstract
Night blindness and optic neuropathy were the presenting symptoms of an iatrogenic malabsorption syndrome in a 64-year old female. This case illustrates the necessity of lifelong vitamin supplementation after biliopancreatic bypass for morbid obesity.
MeSH terms
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Biliopancreatic Diversion / adverse effects*
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Calcium / therapeutic use
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Female
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Humans
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Malabsorption Syndromes / drug therapy*
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Malabsorption Syndromes / etiology*
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Middle Aged
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Night Blindness / etiology*
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Obesity / surgery
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Optic Neuritis / etiology*
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Osteomalacia / complications
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Treatment Outcome
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Vitamin A / therapeutic use
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Vitamin D / therapeutic use
Substances
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin D
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Calcium