Nyctalopia: the sequelae of hypovitaminosis A.

Stephen Tiang, Richard Warne

Journal: BMJ case reports 2013;2010():bcr0520102965

PMID: 22767477

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Abstract

We present a case of night blindness due to vitamin A deficiency in a gentleman who had previously undergone a pancreaticoduodenostomy 10 years ago. The deficiency was attributed self-cessation of his pancreatic supplements without being aware of the possible consequences. The diagnosis and management of this patient is presented here, along with a discussion of similar cases in the literature.

Address: Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia.

DOI: 10.1136/bcr.05.2010.2965

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MeSH Terms: Dietary Supplements, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Night Blindness, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Treatment Outcome, Vitamin A, Vitamin A Deficiency