Biochemistry

Von Gierke’s Disease Case 1: Von Gierke’s Disease-Enlarged Liver A 3-year-old child was brought to the emergency department with abdominal distention due to enlarged liver. Von Gierke’s Disease On investigations: Plasma glucose– 40 mg/dl, Serum cholesterol– 330 mg/dl, Serum uric acid– 10 mg/dl Read And Learn More: Biochemistry Clinical Case Studies With … [Read more...] about Von Gierkes Disease Case Study

Diabetes Mellitus And Diabetic Ketoacidosis Case 1: Benedict’S And Rothera’S Tests A 15 years old boy diagnosed with diabetes was brought to the hospital in a semi-conscious state and had abnormal deep, rapid breathing. His plasma glucose was 623 mg/dl. Urine shows positive on Benedict’s and Rothera’s tests. Diagnosis-Diabetic Ketoacidosis Mention the type in which it … [Read more...] about Diabetes Mellitus And Diabetic Ketoacidosis Case Studies

Viral Hepatitis Or Hepatic Jaundice Case 1: Flue-Like Symptoms An 18 years old boy having flu-like symptoms came to OPD with nausea, vomiting, and yellow discoloration of skin and sclera. On Laboratory investigation SGPT– 698 IU/L. SGOT– 729 IU/L. ALP– 316 IU/L. Serum Bilirubin– Direct– 8.6 mg/dl, Indirect– 7.1 mg/dl. Diagnosis– Infective hepatitis or … [Read more...] about Viral Hepatitis Or Hepatic Jaundice, Obstructive Jaundice, Acute Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Case Studies

Kwashiorkor Types of PEM: Kwashiorkor– Protein malnutrition Marasmus– Deficiency of calorie intake. Marasmic kwashiorkor– Marked protein and calorie insufficiency. Read And Learn More: Biochemistry Clinical Case Studies With Answers Kwashiorkor Symptoms and signs Sparse hair. Moon face. Scaly skin. Distended abdomen (ascites). Swollen ankle … [Read more...] about Kwashiorkor, Acid-Base Disorders, Hypothyroidism, Nephrotic Syndrome Case Studies