Non-ketotic hyperglycinemia as a cause for respiratory failure in a newborn
S Meyer, GM Shamdeen, L Gortner, D Haas · Klinische Pädiatrie · 2010 · Heft 06
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Background: Non-ketotic hyperhyperglycinemia with manifestation in the neonatal period constitutes a severe inborn error of metabolism with a very poor prognosis. Methods: Case report Patient: The female baby was born to a GII, PI mother (unrelated parents) after an uneventful pregnancy with normal fetal movements (birth weight: 3510 gr) at 38 weeks of gestation. APGAR scores were 9 and 10at 5 and 10 minutes respectively. Mean blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and core body temperature were normal. On day two of life the newborn had a poor suck and developed progressive lethargy. On physical examinati…