Hypercarotenemia – A rare clinical condition

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Case Report

Author Details : Shikha Jaiswal*, Raka Sheohare

Volume : 9, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 71-73

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmpo.2023.014

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Abstract

Hypercarotenemia is a rare clinical condition. Hypercarotenemia is associated with a high intake of carotene-rich diets and is also associated with hypothyroidism, hypopituitarism, liver disease, inborn errors of metabolism, and kidney disease. We present one such case of a 2-year-old child who had deep yellowish discoloration of the palms and soles. This case report is intended to alert pediatricians that yellowish discoloration of palms and soles may develop as a result of a high intake of carotene-rich foods commonly recommended and consumed by children as the richest source of Vit-A.
 

Keywords: Hypercarotenemia, Carotene­rich­ diet, Yellowish discoloration

How to cite : Jaiswal S, Sheohare R, Hypercarotenemia – A rare clinical condition. IP Int J Med Paediatr Oncol 2023;9(2):71-73

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