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  • Title: Nondairy-creamer-induced kwashiorkor: 5-year follow-up.
    Author: Catto-Smith AG, Barr C, Fagan JE, Parsons HG.
    Journal: J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr; 1991 May; 12(4):507-11. PubMed ID: 1865286.
    Abstract:
    Failure to thrive may not be a result of organ disease, physical abuse, or intentional neglect. We describe an infant who developed kwashiorkor with a high-fat, low-protein, nondairy coffee creamer diet. The elimination diet was administered on the advice of a family friend for a facial rash. The child presented at 10 months of age with decreased weight for height, rash, hepatomegaly, edema, hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, anemia, hypoglycemia, and evidence of hepatic sequestration of lipids. A rapid recovery of biochemical abnormalities was evident on reinstitution of a full diet. An intellectual assessment at age 5 years showed normal results.
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