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Indian Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine

Volume  7, Issue 1, JAN-JUN 2020, Pages 33-34
 

Case Report

Sideroblastic Anemia in Children Due to Lead Poisoning: A Rare Case Presenting as Short Stature

Sanjay Joshi1, Ashishkumar Patil2, Anjali Kurup3

1Professor and Head, 2Senior Resident, 3Junior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra 424002, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijmfnm.2347.999X.7120.5

Abstract

 

Sideroblastic anemia comprise a heterogeneous group of disorders
characterized by ‘Ringed sideroblast‘ in nucleated erythroid precursors
of bone marrow. Lead based paint eating in children is more commonly
associated with secondary acquired sideroblastic anemia. A 6 year
old male child presented with complaints of feeling of weakness,
decreased appetite and short stature. History of pica was present.
Examination reveals marked pallor with no hepatosplenomegaly.
While approaching a child with short stature, detailed investigations
should be done and non endocrine causes should also be considered
at the back of our mind.
Keywords: Sideroblastic Anemia; Erythroid precursors;
Hepatosplenomegaly.
 


Corresponding Author : Ashishkumar Patil