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Vitamin B12 deficiency after irradiation for bladder carcinoma

Journal Article · · J. Urol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6832005

Vitamin B12 deficiency was found in 10 of 41 patients who underwent radiotherapy before cystectomy with Bricker urinary diversion for carcinoma of the bladder. Of 13 patients given full irradiation because of inoperable bladder cancer 5 had malabsorption of vitamin B12. Serum folic acid was normal in these patients, indicating predominantly ileal irradiation sequelae. Routine evaluation of serum vitamin B12 after radiotherapy is recommended so that appropriate medication can be given, if possible before neurological symptoms appear.

Research Organization:
Department of Urology, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
OSTI ID:
6832005
Journal Information:
J. Urol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Urol.; (United States) Vol. 131:5; ISSN JOURA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English