Hypercarotenemia – A rare clinical condition

Authors : Shikha Jaiswal, Raka Sheohare

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijmpo.2023.014

Volume : 9

Issue : 2

Year : 2023

Page No : 71-73

Hypercarotenemia is a rare clinical condition. Hypercarotenemia is associated with a high intake of carotene-rich diets and is also associated with hypothyroidism, hypopituitarism, liver disease, inborn errors of metabolism, and kidney disease. We present one such case of a 2-year-old child who had deep yellowish discoloration of the palms and soles. This case report is intended to alert pediatricians that yellowish discoloration of palms and soles may develop as a result of a high intake of carotene-rich foods commonly recommended and consumed by children as the richest source of Vit-A.
 

Keywords: Hypercarotenemia, Carotene­rich­ diet, Yellowish discoloration

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