The aim is to evaluate children referred for elevated serum vitamin B12 levels and determine underlying causes.
Clinical evaluations were performed on children referred to paediatric haematology clinics for elevated serum vitamin B12 levels.
Identified various underlying conditions contributing to elevated serum vitamin B12 levels.
Found that non-specific elevations are common in a pediatric population.
Abstract
Introduction Elevated serum vitamin B 12 levels are increasingly encountered in paediatric practice and represent a common reason for referral to paediatric haematology and oncology clinics.