Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency: A Case Report

Authors

  • Md Kamrul Hassan Junior Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, Faridpur Medical College Hospital, Faridpur
  • Aloke Kumar Saha Associate Professor & Head, Department of Paediatrics, Faridpur Medical College, Faridpur
  • Lakshman Chandra Kundu Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Faridpur Medical College, Faridpur
  • Poly Begum Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Diabetic Association Medical College, Faridpur
  • Abu Yousuf Assistant Registrar, Department of Paediatrics, Faridpur Medical College Hospital, Faridpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/fmcj.v12i1.33491

Keywords:

Hemolytic Anemia, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (G6PD)

Abstract

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is the most common hereditary enzyme disorder and more than 200 million people have a deficiency in this enzyme. G6PD deficiency is an X-linked enzyme defect, and one of its main signs is the presence of hemolytic anemia. It is a worldwide important cause of neonatal jaundice and causes life threatening hemolytic crisis in childhood. At later ages, certain drugs such as anti-malarial drugs and fava beans cause hemolysis among G6PD deficiency patients. The frequency and severity is influenced by genetic and cultural factors. It is common in Mediterranean, African and some East Asian populations but rare in Bangladeshi peoples. Genetic counseling may be of benefit for patients and their families. Other treatment is symptomatic and supportive.

Faridpur Med. Coll. J. Jan 2017;12(1): 47-49

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Author Biography

Md Kamrul Hassan, Junior Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, Faridpur Medical College Hospital, Faridpur



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Published

2017-08-10

How to Cite

Hassan, M. K., Saha, A. K., Kundu, L. C., Begum, P., & Yousuf, A. (2017). Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency: A Case Report. Faridpur Medical College Journal, 12(1), 47–49. https://doi.org/10.3329/fmcj.v12i1.33491

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