CONCLUSION & RESULTS
Hence the patient was diagnosed to be suffering from heme oxygenase 1 deficiency. The parents were explained about the disease and that it was a rare condition. The patient was administered blood transfusions to maintain hemoglobin and was also started on IV steroids to control inflammation. The patient was stabilized after an inpatient hospital stay of 1 week. He was discharged with advice for a monthly workup and blood transfusion.