B12 deficiency and refractory depressive disorder: A case report

Bruno Cópio Fábregas; Flávia Domingues Vitorino; Antônio Lucio Teixeira

doi:10.1590/s0047-20852011000200010

B12 deficiency and refractory depressive disorder: A case report

Bruno Cópio Fábregas
, Flávia Domingues Vitorino
, Antônio Lucio Teixeira

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Abstract

Vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin, is implicated in metabolic and neurotrophic functions. Its deficiency is associated with hematological, neurological and psychiatric disorders. Herein we report the case of a patient presenting with refractory depression who improved after the identification and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency. This report highlights the relevance of considering secondary causes of depression in refractory cases.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	141-143
Number of pages	3
Journal	Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria
Volume	60
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1590/s0047-20852011000200010
State	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Depression
Refractoriness
Treatment
Vitamin B12

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Psychiatry and Mental health

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