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Hiperfosfatasemia: un hallazgo inesperado en el curso de una enfermedad respiratoria. Descripción de un caso pediátrico

Translated title of the contribution: Hyperphosphatasemia: an unexpected finding in the course of respiratory disease. Description of a pediatric case

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Abstract

Hyperphosphatasemia refers to a marked elevation of Alkaline Phosphatase, usually an incidental finding in the area of primary care. In most infants, it corresponds to an entity characterized by temporary increase of the alkaline phosphatase, in absence of liver or bone disease, and the resolution after weeks or months, known as Benign Transient Hyperphosphatasemia of infancy. However, given the presence of this enzyme in different organs and tissues, mainly in liver and bones, it is essential to carry out an adequate diagnostic approach in order to rule out serious pathologies.

We report an asymptomatic infant with an unexpected finding of hyperphosphatasemia, with negative hepatobiliary results with the exception of alkaline phosphatase (1766 U/L), which led to the realization of other studies to rule out bone disease, resulting in a vitamin D deficiency and imaging findings suggestive of deficient rickets.
Translated title of the contributionHyperphosphatasemia: an unexpected finding in the course of respiratory disease. Description of a pediatric case
Original languageSpanish (Colombia)
Pages49-53
Number of pages5
Volume57
No2
Specialist publicationRevista argentina de endocrinologia y metabolismo
StatePublished - May 2020

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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