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Twin troubles--rickets causing myelofibrosis.

Benjamin Kamien1, Linda Harris

  • 1Department of General Paediatrics, Princess Margaret Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. benkamien@yahoo.com.au

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|July 20, 2007
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This case report details myelofibrosis in Sudanese twins secondary to severe rickets. Nutritional deficiencies and lack of sun exposure were contributing factors.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Myelofibrosis is a rare myeloproliferative neoplasm.
  • It is characterized by bone marrow fibrosis, anemia, and splenomegaly.
  • Rickets, a condition of soft bones in children, can have severe systemic effects.

Observation:

  • A case of migrant Sudanese twins presenting with myelofibrosis is described.
  • The twins exhibited symptoms of anemia, failure to thrive, and massive splenomegaly.
  • These symptoms were linked to severe rickets.

Findings:

  • The rickets in the twins resulted from a complex interplay of factors.
  • These included a poor maternal diet, inadequate sun exposure, and vitamin D deficiency in both the mother and infants.

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  • The mother's practice of wearing a hijab contributed to reduced sun exposure.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for severe nutritional deficiencies to trigger serious hematological conditions like myelofibrosis.
    • It underscores the importance of adequate vitamin D levels and sun exposure, particularly in vulnerable populations.
    • Public health initiatives should address nutritional education and vitamin D supplementation in at-risk communities.