Elevated iron indices in preterm infants: association with male gender

Am J Perinatol. 2009 Jan;26(1):7-11. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1090588. Epub 2008 Nov 20.

Abstract

Elevated iron indices may be underrecognized in preterm infants. Sixty growing, stable preterm infants < 1500 g studied had elevated iron indices, which was especially elevated in male infants. Careful evaluation of iron indices is essential to prevent potential organ injury and unnecessary iron supplementation.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Bilirubin / blood
  • Birth Weight
  • C-Reactive Protein / analysis
  • Erythrocyte Transfusion
  • Female
  • Ferritins / blood
  • Gestational Age
  • Hematocrit
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature / blood*
  • Infant, Very Low Birth Weight / blood*
  • Iron / blood*
  • Iron-Binding Proteins / blood
  • Male
  • Serum Albumin / analysis
  • Sex Factors

Substances

  • Iron-Binding Proteins
  • Serum Albumin
  • C-Reactive Protein
  • Ferritins
  • Iron
  • Bilirubin