Abstract
We describe two children with oedematous malnutrition; one admitted to a nutrition unit in Uganda and another to a paediatric department in Denmark. Both children received nutritional therapy and recovered. Although oedematous malnutrition is rarely seen in industrialized countries, the condition has been associated with chronic diseases. It is a life-threatening condition, and the pathogenesis remains unknown. Specialized nutrition products have been developed for low-resource clinics in developing countries, however, no specific protocols or products are available for physicians in Denmark.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Oedematous malnutrition can also be seen in Danish children |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V03160185 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 178 |
Udgave nummer | 40 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2-3 |
Antal sider | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 3 okt. 2016 |