J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 20(3); 2002 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2002;20(3): 311-314.

"광범위한 장절제술 후 발생한 비타민 E 결핍 증후군 1예"

홍윤호 , 김남희 권오현 이광우

서울대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실

"A Case of Vitamin E Deficiency Syndrome Following Extensive Intestinal Resection"

Yoon-Ho Hong, M.D.

Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University

Abstract

"Both the inherited and acquired forms of vitamin E deficiency are implicated in chronic progressive neurological deficit. The clinical features include ataxia and prominent proprioceptive loss with depressed or absent tendon reflexes. We report a 63-year-old man with vitamin E deficiency syndrome caused by chronic fat malabsorption following exten-sive intestinal resection. Although replacement therapy prevented further deterioration, symptomatic improvement was not observed for two years. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment is crucial.Key Words : Vitamin E deficiency, Fat malabsorption, Intestinal resection"