AI Article Synopsis
- Heme oxygenase deficiency is a rare disorder affecting heme metabolism, with only nine known cases in total.
- A 3-year-old boy with this condition presented with unusual facial features, absence of the spleen, and normal bilirubin levels despite experiencing hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells).
- His treatment included blood transfusions to maintain hemoglobin levels and intravenous steroids to control inflammation.
Article Abstract
Heme oxygenase deficiency, a rare condition disrupting heme metabolism, has only nine reported cases. We present a 3-year-old boy with dysmorphic facies, asplenia, and normal bilirubin levels despite ongoing hemolysis. Blood transfusions sustained hemoglobin while IV steroids managed inflammation.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11116474 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8986 | DOI Listing |
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