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An unusual presentation in a patient with metachromatic leukodystrophy
Author(s) -
Malde A. D.,
Naik L. D.,
Pantvaidya S. H.,
Oak S. N.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1997.az0158c.x
Subject(s) - metachromatic leukodystrophy , medicine , convalescence , pathological , respiratory arrest , hyperventilation , surgery , anesthesia , pathology
A 2‐year‐old child was admitted with bilateral bronchopneumonia. During convalescence he sustained sudden respiratory arrest for which he required ventilatory support. He had undergone cholecystectomy 1 month prior to the above episode. The pathological examination of the gall bladder mass had revealed the features of metachromatic leukodystrophy. Gastro‐oesophageal reflux, which is associated with this neurological disorder, was suspected to be the cause of this sudden respiratory arrest and its presence was confirmed by barium swallow examination.