TY - JOUR A2 - Eichbaum, M. H. A2 - Nilas, L. AU - Akhtar, Mahenaz AU - Hassan, Ismail PY - 2012 DA - 2012/09/04 TI - Severe Anaemia during Late Pregnancy SP - 485452 VL - 2012 AB - Vitamin B12 deficiency is uncommon in pregnancy, it occurs in 10–28% of uncomplicated pregnancies, and is associated with a few complications. We present a case report of a 21-year-old patient with severe anaemia during late pregnancy caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. At 38 weeks gestation and with a BMI of 48.9, a history of rupture of membranes was given but not confirmed. On examination, she appeared pale and therefore full blood counts were done. Interestingly her haemoglobin (Hb) levels were 3.7 g/dL. Folate and vitamin B12 levels were also found to be low, and the diagnosis of anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency was made. After treatment with vitamin B12 injections, folic acid and blood transfusions, the patient’s haemoglobin levels improved from 3.7 g/dL to 10.7 g/dL. The conclusion is that effective history taking, diagnosis, and management can prevent many complications that are usually associated with vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia. SN - 2090-6684 UR - https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/485452 DO - 10.1155/2012/485452 JF - Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology PB - Hindawi Publishing Corporation KW - ER -