Case report discusses challenges in managing glycerol kinase deficiency in a neonate due to socio-economic factors.
of glycerol in urinary analysis, a lipid profile was not warranted in a term small for gestational age neonate not on parenteral nutrition.Finally, as highlighted by the authors, the report lacks a structured follow up plan because the parents took discharge against advice and were lost to follow up.Furthermore, in developing countries like India with limited social support systems for children with complex medical needs, families from lower socio-economic strata frequently encounter significant logistical and financial challenges in complying with stringent follow-up plans [3].
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