Sandhoff disease (GM2 Gangliosidoses) in a premature patient with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Authors

• Atiqa Abdul-Wahab, Department of Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Qatar. Tel. +974 4392834. Fax. +974 4392204. E-mail: atiqa{at}qatar.net.qa
• Mohammed S. Bessisso, Department of Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar.
• Mahmoud F. Elsaid, Department of Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar.

Abstract

We report a female premature infant with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and Sandhoff disease. The clue for diagnosis was the fundoscopy examination. We discuss this rare disease with unusual presentation of intrauterine growth retardation, premature delivery, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

602

Last Page

605

Recommended Citation

Abdul-Wahab, Atiqa; Bessisso, Mohammed S.; and Elsaid, Mahmoud F. (2002) "Sandhoff disease (GM2 Gangliosidoses) in a premature patient with bronchopulmonary dysplasia," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 23: Iss. 5, Article 26.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1716