Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia due to late Presentation of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Toddler
Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Hematology - Year 2012, Vol 29, Issue 4
Abstract
To the Editor, A 3-year-old female toddler was referred to our pediatric emergency unit with a 2-week history of fatigue, anorexia, progressive pallor, and vomiting. Medical history showed that iron deficiency anemia was diagnosed one year before and oral iron-sulfate was given. She also had a one year history of intermittent vomiting. Her diet seemed adequate in iron-rich foods. Chest X-ray and abdominal ultrasonographic examination performed in a medical center were normal. Complete blood count findings were as follows: Hb: 1.7 g/dL; WBC count: 8.0 x 109/L; ANC:4.6 x 109/L; Hct: 6.9%; RBC count: 1.19 x 1012/L; RDW:20.5; MCV: 58 fL; Plt count: 485 x 109/L; absolute reticulocyte count: 45.5 x 109/L (normal: 50-150 x 109/L). Peripheral blood smear showed hypochromic microcytic red cells, polychromasia, and nucleated red cells. Serum iron was 5 µg/dL, total iron binding capacity was 450 µg/dL,and ferritin was <1 ng/mL.
Authors and Affiliations
Nazan Sarper, Emine Zengin, Suar Kılıç, Melih Tugay, Ayşen Aydoğan, Özlem Kayabey
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