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2023 Vol.  25 No.  12
Published: 2023-12-19

RARE DISEASE RESEARCH
TOPIC OF KAWASAKI DISEASE
COLUMN ON DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT IN MDT MODE
SERIES LECTURE—STANDARDIZED DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SHORT STATURE IN CHILDREN
STANDARD·PROTOCOL·GUIDELINE
CLINICAL RESEARCH
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
REVIEW
SERIES LECTURE—STANDARDIZED DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SHORT STATURE IN CHILDREN
1193 LI Tang
Diagnostic significance and considerations of growth hormone stimulation testing and insulin-like growth factor 1 in growth hormone deficiency
The growth hormone (GH)/insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) axis is an essential component of the hypothalamic-pituitary growth hormone axis and plays a crucial role in childhood growth and development. Disruptions and abnormalities in the GH/IGF-1 signaling pathway and its pathways typically manifest as short stature in children. Children with short stature often undergo GH stimulation testing and IGF-1 level measurements to differentiate growth hormone deficiency (GHD) from other causes of growth delay. This article aims to analyze and elucidate the values of GH stimulation testing and IGF-1 measurement, providing reference for the diagnosis of GHD in children.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1193-1197 [Abstract] ( 1307 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 507KB] ( 724 )
STANDARD·PROTOCOL·GUIDELINE
1198 Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Kawasaki Disease/Children's Hospital of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, National Children's Medical Center/Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Regional Medical Center/Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, National Clinical Key Specialty/Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Shanghai Children's Hospital, General Pediatric Group of Pediatrician Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Expert Committee of Advanced Training for Pediatrician, China Maternal and Children's Health Association, National Health Commission Key Laboratory for Tropical Disease Prevention and Control, Yan'an University Affiliated Hospital, Editorial Department of Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
Evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Kawasaki disease in children in China (2023) Hot!
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute self-limiting vasculitis, and it is the most common cause of acquired heart disease in children under 5 years old. One of the improvement goals in pediatric quality control work for the year 2023, as announced by the National Health Commission, is to reduce the incidence of cardiac events and KD-related mortality in children with KD. In order to standardize the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management practices of KD in China, and effectively prevent and reduce the incidence of coronary artery lesions and long-term adverse effects, the guideline working group followed the principles and methods outlined by the World Health Organization and referenced existing evidence and experiences to develop the "Evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Kawasaki disease in children in China (2023)". The guidelines address the clinical questions regarding the classification and definition of KD, diagnosis of different types of KD, treatment during the acute phase of KD, application of echocardiography in identifying complications of KD, and management of KD combined with macrophage activation syndrome. Based on the best evidence and expert consensus, 20 recommendations were formulated, aiming to provide guidance and decision-making basis for healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of KD in children.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1198-1210 [Abstract] ( 2813 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 823KB] ( 1465 )
TOPIC OF KAWASAKI DISEASE
1211 XUE Yan, YIN Jing, XU Li, DANG Li-Heng, WANG Chao, CUI Ya-Qiong, ZHANG Xin-Jie, LI Chong-Wei
Predictive value of peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets for children with intravenous immunoglobulin-resistant Kawasaki disease
Objective Based on peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets and common laboratory test indexes, this study aimed to construct a predictive scoring system for intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)-resistant Kawasaki disease (KD). Methods Children hospitalized in Tianjin Children's Hospital from January 2021 to March 2023 were included in the study (185 cases of IVIG-sensitive KD and 41 cases of IVIG -resistant KD). Forty-six healthy children matched for age and gender were selected as controls. The relative percentage and absolute counts of peripheral lymphocyte subsets were measured by flow cytometry. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify the predictive factors for IVIG-resistant KD and to construct a predictive scoring system for predicting IVIG-resistant KD. Results The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that CD4+ T cell absolute count, natural killer cell absolute count, serum sodium level, globulin level, and total bilirubin level were identified as predictive factors for IVIG-resistant KD (P<0.05). The predictive scoring system based on these factors achieved a sensitivity of 70.7% and a specificity of 83.8% in predicting IVIG-resistant KD. Conclusions Peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets can serve as predictive indicators for IVIG-resistant KD in children. The introduction of this indicator and the establishment of a scoring system based on it can provide a higher accuracy in predicting IVIG-resistant KD in children.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1211-1218 [Abstract] ( 1402 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 586KB] ( 744 )
1219 LI Yan-Yu, YUAN Chen-Chen, CAI Ai-Yuan, ZHOU Bo-Ju, HUANG Teng
Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio as a biomarker for predicting coronary artery lesions in Chinese children with Kawasaki disease: a Meta analysis
Objective To systematically evaluate the value of the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in predicting coronary artery lesions (CAL) in Chinese children with Kawasaki Disease (KD). Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, China Biomedical Literature Database, and China Science and Technology Journal Database from inception to December 2022. The quality of the included literature was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, and a Meta analysis was performed using Stata 15.1. Results A total of ten published reports, involving 3 664 Chinese children with KD, were included in this Meta analysis, of whom 1 328 developed CAL. The Meta analysis revealed a sensitivity of 0.78 (95%CI: 0.71-0.83), specificity of 0.71 (95%CI: 0.61-0.80), overall diagnostic odds ratio of 8.69 (95%CI: 5.02-15.06), and an area under the curve of the summary receiver operating characteristic of 0.82 (95%CI: 0.78-0.85) for PLR in predicting CAL in the children with KD. The sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve of summary receiver operating characteristic were lower for PLR alone compared to PLR in combination with other indicators. Sensitivity analysis demonstrated the stability of the Meta analysis results with no significant changes upon excluding individual studies. However, a significant publication bias was observed (P<0.001). Conclusions PLR demonstrates certain predictive value for CAL in Chinese children with KD.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1219-1226 [Abstract] ( 1509 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 886KB] ( 679 )
1227 CAO Yue, GAO Shuai, LUO Gang, ZHAO Shui-Yan, TANG Ya-Qi, DU Zhan-Hui, PAN Si-Lin
Role and mechanisms of CHI3L1 in coronary artery lesions in a mouse model of Kawasaki disease-like vasculitis
Objective To explore the role and potential mechanisms of chitinase-3-like protein 1 (CHI3L1) in coronary artery lesions in a mouse model of Kawasaki disease (KD)-like vasculitis. Methods Four-week-old male SPF-grade C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into a control group and a model group, with 10 mice in each group. The model group mice were intraperitoneally injected with 0.5 mL of lactobacillus casei cell wall extract (LCWE) to establish a mouse model of KD-like vasculitis, while the control group mice were injected with an equal volume of normal saline. The general conditions of the mice were observed on the 3rd, 7th, and 14th day after injection. Changes in coronary artery tissue pathology were observed using hematoxylin-eosin staining. The level of CHI3L1 in mouse serum was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the expression and localization of CHI3L1, von Willebrand factor (vWF), and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in coronary artery tissue. Western blot analysis was used to detect the expression of CHI3L1, vWF, vascular endothelial cadherin (VE cadherin), Caspase-3, B cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax), nuclear factor κB (NF-κB), and phosphorylated NF-κB (p-NF-κB) in coronary artery tissue. Results The serum level of CHI3L1 in the model group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). Compared to the control group, the expression of CHI3L1 in the coronary artery tissue was higher, while the expression of vWF was lower in the model group. The relative expression levels of CHI3L1, Bax, Caspase-3, NF-κB, and p-NF-κB were significantly higher in the model group than in the control group (P<0.05). The relative expression levels of vWF, VE cadherin, and Bcl-2 were lower in the model group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions In the LCWE-induced mouse model of KD-like vasculitis, the expression levels of CHI3L1 in serum and coronary arteries increase, and it may play a role in coronary artery lesions through endothelial cell apoptosis mediated by inflammatory reactions.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1227-1233 [Abstract] ( 1534 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 1369KB] ( 847 )
1234 DONG Ming-Xing, WANG Xi-Xia, JIAO Fu-Yong, ZHANG Wei-Hua
Research advances in genetic polymorphisms in Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic inflammatory vascular disorder that predominantly affects children and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Although the etiology of this disease remains unclear, genome-wide association and genome-wide linkage studies have shown that some susceptible genes and chromosomal regions are associated with the development and progression of KD. With the advancement of high-throughput DNA sequencing techniques, more and more genomic information related to KD is being discovered. Understanding the genes involved in the pathogenesis of KD may provide novel insights into the diagnosis and treatment of KD. By analyzing related articles and summarizing related research advances, this article mainly discusses the T cell activation-enhancing genes that have been confirmed to be closely associated with the development and progression of KD and reveals their association with the pathogenesis of KD and coronary artery lesions.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1234-1238 [Abstract] ( 1313 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 495KB] ( 618 )
CLINICAL RESEARCH
1239 LI Qiu-Ying, ZHANG Hui, CHEN Qian, SHI Bi-Jun, TAN Xiao-Hua, CUI Qi-Liang
Impact of assisted reproductive technology on birth weight discordance in twins
Objective To explore the association between assisted reproductive technology (ART) and birth weight discordance in twins (BWDT). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on twin infants born between January 2011 and December 2020 at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, with complete basic birth data. The impact of ART on the occurrence of BWDT was identified by the multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 3 974 pairs of twins were included, with 1 431 conceived naturally and 2 543 through ART. Neonates in the ART group had higher birth weights than those in the naturally conceived group (P<0.001). The incidence of BWDT was lower in the ART group compared to the naturally conceived group (16.17% vs 21.09%, P<0.001). The multivariate logistic regression analysis, adjusting for confounding factors such as maternal age, parity, pre-pregnancy body mass index, gestational diabetes, hypothyroidism, gestational age, and chorionic properties, showed no significant difference in the risk of BWDT between the ART and naturally conceived groups (P>0.05). Conclusions ART is not associated with the risk of BWDT.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1239-1245 [Abstract] ( 1356 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 603KB] ( 625 )
1246 BAO Meng-Yu, QIAO Xiu-Yun, ZHANG Xin-Han, ZHANG Zi-Xuan, ZHAO Fei, CHEN Xin-Xia
Neuropsychological development of large for gestational age infants at the age of 12 months
Objective To investigate the level of neuropsychological development in large for gestational age (LGA) infants at the age of 12 months. Methods The infants, aged 12 to <13 months, who attended the Outpatient Service of Child Care in the First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University from December 2021 to June 2023, were enrolled as subjects. According to the gestational age and birth weight, they were divided into preterm appropriate for gestational age (AGA) group, preterm LGA group, early term AGA group, early term LGA group, full-term AGA group, and full-term LGA group. A modified Poisson regression analysis was used to investigate the association between LGA and neuropsychological development outcome at 12 months of age. Results After adjustment for confounding factors, compared with the full-term AGA group at the age of 12 months, the full-term LGA group had a significant increase in the risk of language deficit (RR=1.364, 95%CI: 1.063-1.750), the early term LGA group had significant increases in the risk of abnormal gross motor, fine motor, language, and the preterm LGA group had significant increases in the risk of abnormal language, social behavior, and total developmental quotient (P<0.05); also, the early term AGA group had higher risks of developmental delay across all five attributes and in total developmental quotient at the age of 12 months (P<0.05); except for the language attribute, the preterm AGA group had higher risks of developmental delay in the other 4 attributes (P<0.05). Conclusions The neuropsychological development of LGA infants with different gestational ages lags behind that of full-term AGA infants at 12 months of age, and follow-up and early intervention of such infants should be taken seriously in clinical practice.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1246-1252 [Abstract] ( 1112 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 560KB] ( 664 )
1253 FENG Rong-Guang, ZHOU Li-Yan, DOU Rui, ZHOU Xue-Yuan, WANG Li-Rong, HAN Li-Hong, WANG Yu-Min
Application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in the diagnosis and treatment of refractory pneumonia in children
Objective To investigate the clinical application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in the etiological diagnosis and treatment of refractory pneumonia (RTP) in children. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 160 children with RTP who were admitted to the Department of Pediatric Internal Medicine, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, from January 2020 to March 2023. According to whether mNGS was performed, they were divided into two groups: mNGS (n=80) and traditional testing (n=80). All children received the tests of inflammatory markers and pathogen tests after admission. Traditional pathogenicity tests included microbial culture (sputum specimen collected by suction tube), nucleic acid detection of respiratory pathogens, and serological test (mycoplasma, tuberculosis, and fungi). For the mNGS group, BALF specimens were collected after bronchoscopy and were sent to the laboratory for mNGS and microbial culture. The two groups were analyzed and compared in terms of the detection of pathogens and treatment. Results Compared with the traditional testing group, the mNGS group had a significantly higher detection rate of pathogens (92% vs 58%, P<0.05), with more types of pathogens and a higher diagnostic rate of mixed infections. Compared with the traditional testing group, the mNGS group had a significantly higher treatment response rate and a significantly lower incidence rate of complications during hospitalization (P<0.05). Treatment was adjusted for 68 children in the mNGS group according to the results of mNGS, with a treatment response rate of 96% (65/68) after adjustment. Conclusions Compared with traditional pathogen tests, BALF mNGS can significantly improve the detection rate of pathogens and find some rare pathogens. In clinical practice, when encountering bottlenecks during the diagnosis and treatment of children with RTP, it is advisable to promptly perform the mNGS to identify the pathogens.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1253-1258 [Abstract] ( 1431 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 560KB] ( 838 )
1259 CAO Rui, LIU Kai-Xun, HU Dan, QI Gong-Jian
Value of the expression levels of complement-3a receptor 1 and neutrophil extracellular traps in predicting sepsis-induced coagulopathy
Objective To investigate the clinical value of complement-3a receptor 1 (C3aR1) and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in predicting sepsis-induced coagulopathy (SIC). Methods A prospective study was conducted among 78 children with sepsis who attended Xuzhou Children's Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University from June 2022 to June 2023. According to the presence or absence of SIC, they were divided into two groups: SIC (n=36) and non-SIC (n=42) . The two groups were compared in terms of clinical data and the levels of C3aR1 and NETs. The factors associated with the occurrence of SIC were analyzed. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the performance of C3aR1 and NETs in predicting SIC. Results Compared with the non-SIC group, the SIC group had significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein, interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-10, C3aR1, and NETs (P<0.05). The multivaiate logistic regression analysis showed that the increases in C3aR1, NETs, and IL-6 were closely associated with the occurrence of SIC (P<0.05). The ROC curve analysis showed that C3aR1 combined with NETs had an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.913 in predicting SIC (P<0.05), which was significantly higher than the AUC of C3aR1 or IL-6 (P<0.05), while there was no significant difference in AUC between C3aR1 combined with NETs and NETs alone (P>0.05). Conclusions There are significant increases in the expression levels of C3aR1 and NETs in the peripheral blood of children with SIC, and the expression levels of C3aR1 and NETs have a high clinical value in predicting SIC.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1259-1264 [Abstract] ( 859 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 526KB] ( 693 )
1265 TANG Lu-Jing, LOU Jin-Gan, ZHAO Hong, PENG Ke-Rong, YU Jin-Dan
Clinical analysis of endoscopic esophageal dilation for the treatment of corrosive esophageal strictures in children
Objective To investigate the clinical application of endoscopic esophageal dilation in the treatment of corrosive esophageal strictures in children. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 15 children with corrosive esophageal strictures who underwent endoscopic esophageal dilation in Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine. The clinical features, treatment modality of endoscopic esophageal dilation, number of dilations, complications, and prognosis were reviewed. Results A total of 96 esophageal dilations were performed in the 15 children with corrosive esophageal strictures, with a median of 6 dilations per child. Among them, 9 children (60%) underwent 6 or more dilations. The children with a stricture length of >3 cm had a significantly higher number of dilations than those with a stricture length of ≤3 cm (P<0.05). The children with strictures in a single segment had a significantly better treatment outcome than those with strictures in multiple segments (P=0.005). No complication was observed during all sessions of dilation. The overall effective rate (including significant improvement and improvement) of endoscopic esophageal dilation treatment was 87%, with 2 cases of failure. Conclusions Endoscopic esophageal dilation is an effective and relatively safe treatment method for corrosive esophageal strictures in children, and children with strictures in a single segment tend to have a better treatment outcome than those with strictures in multiple segments.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1265-1269 [Abstract] ( 693 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 510KB] ( 699 )
1270 QUAN Jiao, LIU Xiao-Feng, HU Ke, HOU Qian
Enteral nutrition support for lysinuric protein intolerance: a case report and literature review
Objective To summarize the clinical characteristics and nutrition therapy for children with lysinuric protein intolerance (LPI). Methods The clinical manifestations, laboratory test results and enteral nutrition treatment in a girl with LPI diagnosed in Xiangya Hospital, Central South University were retrospective analyzed. Additionally, the data of the children with LPI reported in China and overseas were reviewed. Results A case of 4-year-old girl was presented, who exhibited significant gastrointestinal symptoms, such as chronic abdominal distension, prolonged diarrhea, recurrent pneumonia, and limited growth. She had a poor response to anti-infection treatment. After receiving enteral nutrition therapy, she did not experience any gastrointestinal discomfort, and there were improvements in the levels of hemoglobin, albumin, and blood ammonia. Unfortunately, due to serious illness, she declined further treatment and later passed away. A total of 92 cases of pediatric patients with LPI have been reported to date, including one case reported in this study. Most children with LPI experienced disease onset after weaning or introduction of complementary foods, presenting with severe digestive system symptoms, malnutrition, and growth retardation. It is noteworthy that only 50% (46/92) of these cases received nutritional therapy, which effectively improved their nutritional status. Among the 92 children, 8 (9%) died, and long-term follow-up data were lacking in other reports. Conclusions LPI often involves the digestive system and may result in growth restriction with a poor prognosis. Nutritional therapy plays a crucial role in the comprehensive treatment of LPI.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1270-1275 [Abstract] ( 843 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 598KB] ( 649 )
RARE DISEASE RESEARCH
1276 CHEN Qiu-Rong, ZHANG Zhen-Jie, LU Yi-Xiu, YUAN Sun-Bi-Xin, LI Ji
Glycosylphosphatidylinositol biosynthesis deficiency 15 caused by GPAA1 gene mutation: a rare disease study
A boy, aged 6 years, attended the hospital due to global developmental delay for 6 years and recurrent fever and convulsions for 5 years. The boy was found to have delayed mental and motor development at the age of 3 months and experienced recurrent fever and convulsions since the age of 1 year, with intermittent canker sores and purulent tonsillitis. During the fever period, blood tests showed elevated white blood cell count, C-reactive protein, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, which returned to normal after the fever subsides. Electroencephalography showed epilepsy, and genetic testing showed compound heterozygous mutations in the GPAA1 gene. The boy was finally diagnosed with glycosylphosphatidylinositol biosynthesis deficiency 15 (GPIBD15) and periodic fever. The patient did not respond well to antiepileptic treatment, but showed successful fever control with glucocorticoid therapy. This article reports the first case of GPIBD15 caused by GPAA1 gene mutation in China and summarizes the genetic features, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease, which provides a reference for the early diagnosis and treatment of GPIBD15.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1276-1281 [Abstract] ( 781 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 572KB] ( 935 )
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
1282 LIU Xiao-Fei, TANG Xue, WANG Lu-Lu, WANG Ying, LIU Shi-Lin, ZHOU Gui-Chi, LI Tong-Hui, MAI Hui-Rong
Blinatumomab as bridging therapy in two children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia complicated by invasive fungal disease
This article reports two cases of children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) complicated by invasive fungal disease (IFD) who received bridging treatment using blinatumomab. Case 1 was a 4-month-old female infant who experienced recurrent high fever and limb weakness during chemotherapy. Blood culture was negative, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) of peripheral blood, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and cerebrospinal fluid were all negative. Chest CT and cranial MRI revealed obvious infection foci. Case 2 was a 2-year-old male patient who experienced recurrent high fever with multiple inflammatory masses during chemotherapy. Candida tropicalis was detected in peripheral blood and abscess fluid using NGS, while blood culture and imaging examinations showed no obvious abnormalities. After antifungal and blinatumomab therapy, both cases showed significant improvement in symptoms, signs, and imaging, and B-ALL remained in continuous remission. The report indicates that bridging treatment with blinatumomab in children with B-ALL complicated by IFD can rebuild the immune system and control the underlying disease in the presence of immunosuppression and severe fungal infection.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1282-1286 [Abstract] ( 815 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 783KB] ( 824 )
REVIEW
1287 JIANATI Reaila, LIU Xi-Xi, ZHU Xue-Jun
Research advances in the etiology and pathogenesis of immunoglobulin A vasculitis
Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV), also known as Henoch-Sch?nlein purpura, has complex etiology and pathogenesis which have not been fully clarified. The latest research shows that SARS-CoV-2 and related vaccines, human papilloma vaccine, and certain biological agents can also induce IgAV. Most studies believe that the formation of galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1) and Gd-IgA1-containing immune complex plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of IgAV. It is hypothesized that the pathogenesis of IgAV is associated with the binding of IgA1 to anti-endothelial cell antibodies. In addition, genetics also constitutes a major focus of IgAV research. This article reviews the new advances in the etiology of IgAV and summarizes the role of Gd-IgA1, Gd-IgA1-containing immune complex, anti-endothelial antibody, IgA1 conjugates, T lymphocyte immunity, and genetic factors in the pathogenesis of IgAV.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1287-1292 [Abstract] ( 1426 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 534KB] ( 762 )
COLUMN ON DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT IN MDT MODE
1293 CHEN Yuan-Yuan, HU Li-Yuan, ZHANG Ke, ZHANG Xue-Ping, CAO Yun, YANG Lin, WU Bing-Bing, ZHOU Wen-Hao, WANG Jin
A case of neonatal-onset type I hyperlipoproteinemia with bloody ascites
This report presents a case of a male infant, aged 32 days, who was admitted to the hospital due to 2 days of bloody stools and 1 day of fever. Upon admission, venous blood samples were collected, which appeared pink. Blood biochemistry tests revealed elevated levels of triglycerides and total cholesterol. The familial whole genome sequencing revealed a compound heterozygous variation in the LPL gene, with one variation inherited from the father and the other from the mother. The patient was diagnosed with lipoprotein lipase deficiency-related hyperlipoproteinemia. Acute symptoms including bloody stools, fever, and bloody ascites led to the consideration of acute pancreatitis, and the treatment involved fasting, plasma exchange, and whole blood exchange. Following the definitive diagnosis based on the genetic results, the patient was given a low-fat diet and received treatment with fat-soluble vitamins and trace elements, as well as adjustments to the feeding plan. After a 4-week hospitalization, the patient's condition improved and he was discharged. Follow-up showed a decrease in triglycerides and total cholesterol levels. At the age of 1 year, the patient's growth and psychomotor development were normal. This article emphasizes the multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment of familial hyperlipoproteinemia presenting with symptoms suggestive of acute pancreatitis, including bloody ascites, in the neonatal period.
2023 Vol. 25 (12): 1293-1298 [Abstract] ( 606 ) [HTML 1KB] [PDF 959KB] ( 557 )
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