Fatty acid oxidation disorder as a cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)--a case report.
Although the cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) remains unknown, extensive studies over the last 10 years have begun to shed some light on this family tragedy. 5% of all cases of SIDS are caused by fatty acid oxidation disorders. We report a case of fatty acid oxidation disorder causing SIDS.
Thanka
J
J
Department of Pathology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute (Deemed University), Porur, Chennai. drjthanka@yahoo.com
Padmasani
Krishnan
Lalitha
L
Kuruvilla
Sarah
S
D003241:Consanguinity; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008052:Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
D005227:Fatty Acids