Development of hypervitaminosis A in a patient on long-term parenteral hyperalimentation.

Abstract

A four and one-half year old boy with intestinal pseudo-obstruction who had been maintained on parenteral hyperalimentation for one year developed classical signs of hypervitaminosis A. This diagnosis was confirmed radiographically; serum vitamin A levels were five times normal. The patient had a dramatic response to withdrawal of vitamin A from the hyperalimentation fluid.

• Authors: J J Seibert, W J Byrne, E S Golladay
• Journal: Pediatric radiology (Pediatr Radiol) Vol. 10 Issue 3 Pg. 173-4 (Feb 1981) ISSN: 0301-0449 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 6784095 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Vitamin A

Topics

• Bone and Bones (diagnostic imaging)
• Child, Preschool
• Humans
• Intestinal Obstruction (complications, therapy)
• Male
• Parenteral Nutrition (adverse effects)
• Parenteral Nutrition, Total (adverse effects)
• Radiography
• Time Factors
• Vitamin A (adverse effects)