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Evaluation of effectiveness and outcome of PKU screening and management in the State of Sergipe, Brazil / Avaliação da eficiência e desfecho da triagem e manejo da PKU no Estado de Sergipe, Brasil
Ramalho, Antônio R. O.; Ramalho, Roberto J. R.; Oliveira, Carla R. P.; Magalhães, Marta M. G. S.; Santos, Elenilde G.; Sarmento, Polyana M. P.; Matos, Diana O.; Oliveira, Mario C. P.; Oliveira, André L. P.; Aguiar-Oliveira, Manuel H..
  • Ramalho, Antônio R. O.; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. University Hospital. Department of Medicine. Aracaju. BR
  • Ramalho, Roberto J. R.; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. University Hospital. Department of Medicine. Aracaju. BR
  • Oliveira, Carla R. P.; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. University Hospital. Department of Medicine. Aracaju. BR
  • Magalhães, Marta M. G. S.; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. University Hospital. Department of Medicine. Aracaju. BR
  • Santos, Elenilde G.; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. University Hospital. Department of Medicine. Aracaju. BR
  • Sarmento, Polyana M. P.; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. University Hospital. Department of Medicine. Aracaju. BR
  • Matos, Diana O.; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. University Hospital. Department of Medicine. Aracaju. BR
  • Oliveira, Mario C. P.; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. University Hospital. Department of Medicine. Aracaju. BR
  • Oliveira, André L. P.; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. University Hospital. Department of Medicine. Aracaju. BR
  • Aguiar-Oliveira, Manuel H.; Universidade Federal de Sergipe. University Hospital. Department of Medicine. Aracaju. BR
Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab ; 58(1): 62-67, 02/2014. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-705242
ABSTRACT

Objectives:

Phenylketonuria (PKU) was the first inherited metabolic disease known to cause mental retardation for which a newborn screening program (NBS) was developed. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of PKU NBS and the management of cases in the northeastern Brazilian state of Sergipe (SE).Materials and

methods:

We reviewed the phenylalanine concentrations in filter-paper collected from the heel (PKUneo) of 43,449 newborns; blood concentrations obtained by venipuncture in the subjects with abnormal PKUneo; the children’s age at several phases of the program, the incidence of the disease from January 2007 to June 2008; and metabolic control of the patients.

Results:

The coverage of NBS/SE was 78.93%. The children’s age was 10 ± 7 days at PKUneo collection. Twelve children were recalled based on the PKUneo cutoff value at 28 ± 13 days. From these, the concentrations of phenylalanine collected by venipuncture were normal in five children. The incidence of hyperphenylalaninemia was 1/43,449, and of PKU was 1/8,690 (5 cases). One suspected subject died. Another death occurred in the cohort, in a confirmed PKU case. PKU treatment began within 51 ± 12 days of life. In the four patients under dietary phenylalanine restriction, metabolic control was often difficult.

Conclusions:

PKU NBS/SE has satisfactory coverage and adequate cutoff for recalling patients and diagnosis, but the onset of treatment is delayed, and follow-up metabolic control is frequently inadequate.
RESUMO

Objetivos:

A fenilcetonúria (PKU) foi a primeira causa metabólica hereditária de retardamento mental para a qual foi desenvolvido um programa de triagem em recém-nascidos (NBS). O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a eficácia do NBS para a PKU e o manejo dos casos em Sergipe (SE), Brasil.

Materiais e métodos:

Revisamos as concentrações de fenilalanina no filtro de papel coletado do calcanhar (PKUneo) de 43.449 recém-nascidos, suas concentrações de sangue obtidas por punção venosa em indivíduos com PKUneo anormal, a idade das crianças em diversas fases do programa, a incidência da doença no período de janeiro de 2007 a junho de 2008 e o controle metabólico dos pacientes.

Resultados:

A cobertura da NBS/SE foi de 78,93%. A idade das crianças era de 10 ± 7 dias na coleta de PKUneo. Doze crianças foram reconvocadas com base no ponto de corte de PKUneo aos 28 ± 13 dias de idade. Destas, as concentrações de fenilalanina por venipunctura foram normais em cinco. A incidência da hiperfenilalaninemia foi 1/43.449 e de PKU foi 1/8.690 (5 casos), e um indivíduo suspeito foi a óbito. Outro óbito ocorreu na coorte em um caso de PKU confirmado. O tratamento para a PKU começou com 51 ± 12 dias. Nos quatro pacientes sob restrição de fenilalanina alimentar, o controle metabólico foi frequentemente difícil.

Conclusões:

PKU NBS/SE apresenta uma cobertura satisfatória e ponto de corte adequado para reconvocação e diagnóstico, mas o início do tratamento é atrasado e o controle no seguimento é frequentemente inadequado.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Phenylalanine / Phenylketonurias / Program Evaluation / Neonatal Screening Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Incidence study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Infant, Newborn Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab Journal subject: Endocrinology / Metabolism Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Sergipe/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Phenylalanine / Phenylketonurias / Program Evaluation / Neonatal Screening Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Incidence study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Infant, Newborn Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab Journal subject: Endocrinology / Metabolism Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Sergipe/BR