/hereditary intrinsic factor deficiency

hereditary intrinsic factor deficiency

Rare Disease

MONDO:0009852

Also Known As

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Definition

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