Severe failure to thrive in infant

Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2008 Sep;47(7):698-700. doi: 10.1177/0009922808318345. Epub 2008 Jun 6.

Abstract

Failure to thrive in an infant has multiple etiologies and at times, is only manifestation of underlying serious disease. Bartter syndrome is a rare disease that manifests as failure to thrive. It can be diagnosed by a careful history, physical examination, and abnormal electrolyte pattern. It can be alleviated by appropriate management, whereas failure to recognize early can be life threatening. A case of severe failure to thrive in an infant due to neonatal form of Bartter syndrome, its manifestations, management, and outcome is presented in this article.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bartter Syndrome / blood
  • Bartter Syndrome / complications*
  • Bartter Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Bartter Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Failure to Thrive / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male