Anesthetic Management in a Child With Niemann-Pick Disease Publisher



Espahbodi E¹ ; Yaghooti AA¹ ; Ostadalipour A¹ ; Marashi S¹
Source: Iranian Journal of Pediatrics Published:2016

Abstract

Niemann-Pick is a lipid storage disease that results from a lysosomal enzyme deficiency (sphingomyelinase). It has different presentations, and it may affect various organs such as the central nervous system, kidney, liver, and spleen. Due to the complexity of the disease, careful perianesthetic management is necessary in order to reduce the risks and sequels. As there is little evidence available in the literature regarding the anesthetic implications of such patients, in this case report we describe the anesthetic management of a two-year-old female with Niemann-Pick disease. © 2016, Growth & Development Research Center.