Development of hypervitaminosis A in a patient on long-term parenteral hyperalimentation
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Abstract
A four and one-half year old boy with intestinal pseudo-obstruction who had been maintained on parenteral hyperalimentation for one year developed classical signs of hypervitaminosis A. This diagnosis was confirmed radiographically; serum vitamin A levels were five times normal. The patient had a dramatic response to withdrawal of vitamin A from the hyperalimentation fluid.
Key words
Total parenteral nutrition Hypervitaminosis A Intestinal pseudo-obstructionReferences
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