Stroke in a Young Adult Secondary to Vitamin B12 Deficiency induced Hyperhomocysteinemia

Abstract

ABSTRACTStroke in young adults is less frequent than in older population but has major impact on individual and society. Stroke in young justifies an extensive etiologic work up—both common and uncommon. Pernicious anemia is characterized by lack of intrinsic factor in gastric mucosa which is essential for absorption of vitamin B12. Deficiency of vitamin B12 contributes to hyperhomocysteinemia which promotes both arterial and venous thrombosis. We present a rare case of stroke in young adult caused by hyperhomocysteinemia secondary to vitamin B12 deficiency.How to cite this articleYashaswini LS, Patil MB. Stroke in a Young Adult Secondary to Vitamin B12 Deficiency induced Hyperhomocysteinemia. J Med Sci 2015;1(1):10-13.