Clinical evaluation of children referred to paediatric haematology clinics for elevated serum vitamin B12 levels - Takeaways - MDSpire

Clinical evaluation of children referred to paediatric haematology clinics for elevated serum vitamin B12 levels

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  • Yeşim Yiğit

  • May 13, 2026

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    Elevated serum vitamin B12 levels are a common reason for referrals to pediatric hematology and oncology clinics.

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    The study analyzed 50 pediatric patients referred due to elevated vitamin B12 levels without prior hematological malignancy.

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    Most patients were asymptomatic, and elevated vitamin B12 levels were often detected incidentally during routine evaluations.

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    Only two patients were diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, both showing additional clinical abnormalities.

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    The majority of referred patients had benign or inflammatory conditions, with many having no identifiable underlying pathology.

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Clinical evaluation of children referred to paediatric haematology clinics for elevated serum vitamin B12 levels

  • by Yeşim Yiğit

  • May 13, 2026

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