This man is presenting with the classic findings of vitamin B12 deficiency: megaloblastic anemia (anemia and high MCV) with neurologic findings. (FA2020 p69 [nice])
B12 requires intrinsic factor in order to be absorbed appropriately. Intrinsic factor is made by parietal cells of the stomach.
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This man is presenting with the classic findings of vitamin B12 deficiency: megaloblastic anemia (anemia and high MCV) with neurologic findings. (FA2020 p69 [nice])
B12 requires intrinsic factor in order to be absorbed appropriately. Intrinsic factor is made by parietal cells of the stomach.