Current aspects of the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of children with type I galactosemia

The paper considers the topical problems arising in children with the most severe form of type I galactosemia. It describes the specific features of neonatal screening for galactosemia. Diagnostic criteria for the classic, clinical, and biochemical variants of galactosemia are presented. The basic c...

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Main Authors: S. Ya. Volgina, A. Yu. Asanov, A. A. Sokolov
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Ltd. “The National Academy of Pediatric Science and Innovation” 2016-03-01
Series:Rossijskij Vestnik Perinatologii i Pediatrii
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Online Access:https://www.ped-perinatology.ru/jour/article/view/176
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Summary:The paper considers the topical problems arising in children with the most severe form of type I galactosemia. It describes the specific features of neonatal screening for galactosemia. Diagnostic criteria for the classic, clinical, and biochemical variants of galactosemia are presented. The basic characteristics of the clinical picture and late sequels of the disease are identified. Particular emphasis is placed on management tactics for ill children via dietary correction, complication treatments, preventive measures, and a follow-up.
ISSN:1027-4065
2500-2228