Author/Authors :
ÇELIK, H. Tolga Hacettepe University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey , TEKBAS, Elif Hacettepe University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics, Turkey , YIGIT, Sule Hacettepe University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey , YURDAKÖK, Murat Hacettepe University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey
Abstract :
Proximal tubular defects (renal Fanconi syndrome) may occur secondary to some inborn errors of metabolism. Shohl’s solution is used in renal Fanconi syndrome for the treatment of metabolic acidosis. Herein, we report a newborn with galactosemia, a solitary kidney and renal Fanconi syndrome who developed hypocalcemic convulsions under Shohl’s solution treatment.Experience and knowledge regarding treatment with Shohl’s solution in neonates is limited. We thus recommend that clinicians should be cautious regarding the possibility of hypocalcemia while administering Shohl’s solution in newborns.
