Fat-soluble vitamin deficiency in pregnancy: a case report and review of abetalipoproteinemia.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Abetalipoproteinemia (ABL) is a metabolic disorder resulting in poor absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

CASE:

Two pregnancies in a woman with ABL are reported, contrasting outcomes with subtherapeutic and normal vitamin levels.

CONCLUSION:

Fat-soluble vitamin levels in pregnancy are critical for many aspects of fetal development. This report details a congenital ophthalmologic finding that may be associated with vitamin A deficiency.

• Authors: Laura M Gaudet, Jennifer MacKenzie, Graeme N Smith
• Journal: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC (J Obstet Gynaecol Can) Vol. 28 Issue 8 Pg. 716-719 (Aug 2006) ISSN: 1701-2163 [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 17022912 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Abetalipoproteinemia (complications)
• Adult
• Avitaminosis (complications, etiology)
• Coloboma (etiology, prevention & control)
• Female
• Fetal Development (physiology)
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Male
• Nutritional Requirements
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications (etiology)
• Pregnancy Outcome
• Vitamin A Deficiency (complications, etiology)
• Vitamin E Deficiency (complications, etiology)