Ferrochelatase Deficiency in an Infant With Anemia and Growth Delay

[摘要] A 5-month-old infant with hypochromic anemia and iron overload secondary to ferrochelatase (heme synthetase) deficiency is described. Decreased activity of iron-containing enzymes in the absence of any other proven cause is suggested as the main cause of the associated growth retardation.

[学科分类] 儿科学