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2 weeks old NB presents with lethargy, weak cry. Previous 2 kids died at day 2 & 3 after birth. Both were delivered vagjnally without complication & had hyperpnea. On examination full term NB was lethargic, weak primitive reflexes ,no acidosis. Examination. of all systems are normal except for 3f below costal margin firm hepatomegaly. Random blood sugar & Ca are normal. Blood is sent for c & s.GUE is normal but positive for reducing substance. My questions; 1.Does this history go with galactosemia? 2.What are other possibilities. Dr.Naji from Iraq.
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Check a urine dipstick to rule out glucosuria. If dipstick is also positive it suggests glucose in the urine. Else it may suggest galactosemia. However a urine chromatography would be useful as a screening test before going in for specific enzyme assays.
 
 
 
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