Approach to inborn errors of metabolism presenting in the neonate.
Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) are an important cause of acute illness in newborns. Presentation may mimic common neonatal conditions such as sepsis. Prompt detection requires a high index of suspicion and the early measurement of biochemical markers such as blood ammonia. Diagnosis is important not only for treatment but also for genetic counselling. Guidelines for diagnosis and early management of IEM presenting in the neonatal period are described.
Sharma
Suvasini
S
Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.
Kumar
Pradeep
P
Agarwal
Ramesh
R
Kabra
Madhulika
M
Deorari
Ashok K
AK
Paul
Vinod K
VK
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008661:Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D015997:Neonatal Screening