3. METHODS
3.1 Investigation:-
Baseline Investigations on readmission were normal with TLC 8670 N30 L58, Hb/Hct: 8.6/26%, MCV/MCH/MCHC: 64/20/32, Platelet: 2,32,000. Urinalysis was normal and Urine for ketone bodies was negative. Venous blood gas analysis was also normal. His calcium was 8.5 mg/dl and magnesium was 2.2 mg/dl. This time we convinced the parents to go for a genetic test which unfortunately turned out to be positive for Gaucher disease type III.
3.2 Treatment and follow up:-
Anemia was managed with iron, parents were counselled regarding the nature of the disease, treatment options and possible complications and management. Child