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Congenital intrinsic factor deficiency

ORPHA:332· ICD-10 D51.0

Definition

Congenital intrinsic factor deficiency (IFD) is a rare disorder of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) absorption that is characterized by megaloblastic anemia and neurological abnormalities.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive, Not applicable
Age of onset
Childhood