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.