title: A case of pseudocholinesterase deficiency in the neonate.
abstract: A case of inherited pseudocholinesterase deficiency, which presents in the new-born period, has not been reported previously in the literature. This case highlights the importance of obtaining a complete anesthetic family history in all neonatal surgical conditions.
authors.affiliation: Stollery Children's Health Centre, University of Alberta, Walter C. MacKenzie Health Sciences Centre, Edmonton, Canada.
authors.forename: V W
authors.initials: VW
authors.lastname: Ho
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Osiovich
mesh_terms: D001049:Apnea / Q000139:chemically induced; D002091:Butyrylcholinesterase / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008661:Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000235:genetics; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D010375:Pedigree; D011707:Pyloric Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents; D002091:Butyrylcholinesterase; D013390:Succinylcholine