Rice nightmare: Kwashiorkor in 2 Philadelphia-area infants fed Rice Dream beverage

A 14-month-old girl and a 7-month-old boy each presented with a diffuse dermatitis, whole body edema, and hypoalbuminemia. The diets of both infants consisted almost entirely of Rice Dream, a rice-based, protein-poor beverage. Both infants were diagnosed with kwashiorkor, which resolved with protein...

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Published inJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology Vol. 52; no. 5; pp. S69 - S72
Main Authors Katz, Kenneth A., Mahlberg, Matthew H., Honig, Paul J., Yan, Albert C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Mosby, Inc 01.05.2005
Elsevier
Subjects
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatitis - diet therapy
Dermatitis - etiology
Dermatology
Dietary Proteins - administration & dosage
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant Formula
Infant Nutrition Disorders - diet therapy
Infant Nutrition Disorders - etiology
Kwashiorkor - diet therapy
Kwashiorkor - etiology
Male
Medical sciences
Oryza
Philadelphia
United States
North America
America
Philadelphia
Human
Case study
Kwashiorkor
Dermatology
Nutrition disorder
Infant
Malnutrition
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Summary:A 14-month-old girl and a 7-month-old boy each presented with a diffuse dermatitis, whole body edema, and hypoalbuminemia. The diets of both infants consisted almost entirely of Rice Dream, a rice-based, protein-poor beverage. Both infants were diagnosed with kwashiorkor, which resolved with protein supplementation. Clues from the physical examination, a diet history, appropriate laboratory examinations, and an index of suspicion are crucial in promptly diagnosing and treating infants with kwashiorkor. Manufacturers of rice beverages should appropriately warn parents about the dangers of using their products as infant nourishment.
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ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2004.07.056