Capillary bedside blood glucose measurement in neonates: missing a diagnosis of galactosemia.
J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol
; 7(1): 83-5, 2015 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
A number of factors may lead to inaccuracy in measurement of capillary blood glucose with a glucometer. Measurement of other carbohydrate molecules such as galactose and fructose along with glucose can potentially be a cause of error. We report a newborn patient who was referred to our hospital with conjugated bilirubinemia, hepatomegaly and high capillary blood glucose levels measured with a glucometer. Simultaneous biochemical measurements revealed normal blood glucose levels. Further investigation led to a diagnosis of classical galactosemia. Capillary blood glucose level measured with glucometer also dropped to normal values following cessation of breastfeeding and initiation of feeding with a lactose-free formula.
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Glicemia
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Automonitorização da Glicemia
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Erros de Diagnóstico
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Testes Diagnósticos de Rotina
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Galactosemias
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Hepatomegalia
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Hiperbilirrubinemia
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En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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