Abstract
A newborn infant died suddenly and unexpectedly on day 5 of life. Postmortem investigations led to a suspicion of carnitine transporter deficiency, a diagnosis supported by the finding that both parents are heterozygotes for this disorder. The fasting stress caused by poor breast- feeding with no formula supplements and, possibly, the vegetarian diet of the mother were likely the critical factors leading to neonatal death, an outcome previously not described in this disorder.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 304-305 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 131 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health