Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome presenting with a 12-year history of intermittent proteinuria and anemia: a case from the Middle East
This case emphasizes the importance of considering IGS in children and adolescents with unexplained macrocytic anemia and proteinuria, particularly in the Middle East where the condition is underdiagnosed. Early recognition and lifelong vitamin B12 supplementation are critical to prevent irreversible complications such as neurological deficits, developmental delay, and growth impairment.
Authors
- Borhan Moradveisi
- Ramyar Rahimi Darehbagh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4494-4380)
- Avat Karimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9437-8471)
- Roonak Makrooni
Institutions
- Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-06284-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67