Serum soluble transferrin receptor is a valuable diagnostic tool in iron deficiency of breath-holding spells

Handan U., Sukru C., Gulhis D., Hafize G., ELHAN A. H.

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY, sa.8, ss.711-716, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/08880010500278855
  • Dergi Adı: PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.711-716
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: breath-holding spells, iron deficiency, serum transferrin receptor, ANEMIA, FERRITIN, CHILDREN
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Iron-deficiency anemia may be a factor contributing to breath-holding spells. The serum transferrin receptor provides a useful measure of tissue iron deficiency. In this study of 50 breath-holders, while iron-deficiency anemia was detected in 28 (56%) of patients with routine tests, serum transferrin receptor levels were found increased in all patients. A positive correlation was detected between serum soluble transferrin receptor levels and frequency of attacks. It is suggested that the serum transferrin receptor level is useful as a single test for identification of iron deficiency in breath-holders. Moreover, if iron deficiency can be diagnosed earlier, then patients can be treated earlier.