Article
A Rare Cause of Neonatal Hemolytic Anemia: Glutathione Synthetase Deficiency.
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology - 1 Jan 2018
Soylu Ustkoyuncu Pembe, Mutlu Fatma Türkan, Kiraz Aslihan, Tag Balkis Zuhal, Yel Sibel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Isolated hemolysis or hemolytic anemia and 5-oxoprolinuria are 2 distinct medical conditions in the clinical spectrum associated with glutathione synthetase deficiency. CLINICAL OBSERVATION: A 1-day-old female baby presented with anemia and respiratory distress. Her hemoglobin level was 9.5 g/dL and the total serum bilirubin level was 5.6 mg/dL. Metabolic acidosis was detected in her blood gas...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
