Keratomalacia in a neonate secondary to maternal vitamin A deficiency.
Indian J Pediatr
; 2005 Oct; 72(10): 881-2
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ABSTRACT
A 40-day-old male child was admitted with complaints of not opening eyes from 2-3 days after birth. A diagnosis of X3-B keratomalacia was made. The treatment was done with vitamin-A to which the patient had responded. The mother of the baby had a history of night blindness throughout the pregnancy for which she was also treated. Keratomalacia secondary to vitamin-A deficiency is rare in neonates, although in children it is reported form developing countries.
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Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications
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Time Factors
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin A Deficiency
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
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Corneal Ulcer
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Night Blindness
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2005
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Article