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Can you please interpret the blood reports of my 8-year-old son, who has congenital dyserythropoietic anemia?

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Published At March 14, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My 8-year-old son has been suffering from congenital dyserythropoietic anemia (CDA) since birth. He takes blood transfusions every month. His ferritin is 3205 micrograms per liter, bilirubin 4.4 mg/dL, SGPT 387 U/L, SGOT 470 U/L, and alkaline phosphatase 687 IU/L. Please suggest to me what I can do.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

Your son has elevated liver enzymes with high bilirubin and high serum ferritin. Elevated ferritin levels may be due to increased iron storage because of repeated blood transfusions. Heptral (Ademetionine) can be continued for elevated liver enzymes. Iron chelation must be given subcutaneously as his serum ferritin is very high. Fatty foods must be restricted, and sugar cane and apple juice can be taken more. His serum LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) and reticulocyte count also should be checked and investigated with peripheral smear examination. I think he has to consult a nearby pediatrician for an examination and further management.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

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