[Transient alkaline hyperphosphatemia of childhood. Description of a clinical case]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1987 Nov-Dec;9(6):753-5.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Transient idiopathic alkaline hyperphosphatasemia is a syndrome of unknown etiology unrelated to any specific disease, characterized by a marked transient increase of the serum level of alkaline phosphatase. About fifty-two cases of them included from thirty-seven to two months have been reported in Literature till now. A new case of a little girl four years and three months old is reported here.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alkaline Phosphatase / blood*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Alkaline Phosphatase