Fatty acid oxidation disorder as a cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)--a case report

Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2005 Oct;48(4):485-7.

Abstract

Although the cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) remains unknown, extensive studies over the last 10 years have begun to shed some light on this family tragedy. 5% of all cases of SIDS are caused by fatty acid oxidation disorders. We report a case of fatty acid oxidation disorder causing SIDS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Consanguinity
  • Fatty Acids / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / complications*
  • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / pathology
  • Liver / pathology
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Sudden Infant Death / etiology*
  • Sudden Infant Death / pathology

Substances

  • Fatty Acids