An unusual cause of extensive edema

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2010 May;26(5):378-9. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e3181db2343.

Abstract

Edema of nutritional origin is quite rare in industrialized countries. We report the case of an 8-month-old boy with a history of kwashiorkor. Even if the diagnosis is not obvious, there is a need to perform a proper diagnosis at admission to avoid inappropriate management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Albumins / administration & dosage*
  • Breast Feeding
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diuretics / administration & dosage*
  • Edema / diagnosis
  • Edema / etiology*
  • Edema / therapy
  • Furosemide / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Kwashiorkor / complications*
  • Kwashiorkor / diagnosis
  • Kwashiorkor / therapy
  • Male

Substances

  • Albumins
  • Diuretics
  • Furosemide