A patient who has undergone partial gastrectomy presents with neurological symptoms. Most probable diagnosis:: (A) Folic acid deficiency, (B) Thiamine deficiency, (C) Vitamin B12 deficiency, (D) Iron deficiency
Answer is C. Ans. (c) Vitamin B12 deficiencyRef: Sabsiton 20th Edition, Page 1212* Following partial gastrectomy there is decreased production of Intrinsic factor which leads to vitamin B12 deficiency.