Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency (1,2):
A careful history concentrating on the patient's diet, drug therapy and previous medical history is important in elucidating the cause of vitamin B12 deficiency. Other features such as family history and signs of autoimmune disorders (esp. thyroid disease and vitiligo) may point towards a diagnosis of pernicious anaemia (2).
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