A novel mutation in the SLCO2A1 gene presenting as persistent hypoproteinaemia and refractory iron deficiency anaemia due to chronic enteropathy: a case report

A novel mutation in the SLCO2A1 gene presenting as persistent hypoproteinaemia and refractory iron deficiency anaemia due to chronic enteropathy: a case report

Abstract Background The SLCO2A1 gene encodes a prostaglandin transporter and we report a novel mutation causing hypoproteinaemia and refractory anaemia due to chronic enteropathy. Case presentation An 18-year-old boy of consanguineous parents was investigated for hypoproteinaemia and anaemia. He was...

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Main Authors: Sachith Mettananda, PKBUC Bandara, Manissha Rajeindran, Padmapani Padeniya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
SLCO2A1
Chronic enteropathy
Hypoproteinaemia
Refractory iron deficiency anaemia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05252-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05252-6

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