Abstract

SILVA, Joana; FERREIRA, Joana; SILVA, Mariana  and  COSTA, Miguel. Biochemical clinical case. Nascer e Crescer [online]. 2021, vol.30, n.4, pp.249-251.  Epub Dec 31, 2021. ISSN 0872-0754.  https://doi.org/10.25753/birthgrowthmj.v30.i4.20060.

Bisalbuminemia is a qualitative albumin variation defined by coexistence of two types of serum albumin with different electrophoretic mobilities in the same individual. It can be of two different types: hereditary (or permanent) and acquired (or transient).

Herein is described a rare case of hereditary bisalbuminemia in a healthy infant, incidentally found during elevated aminotransferase study.

Despite not having pathological significance, acknowledgement of this analytical alteration is key for adequate management of these patients.

Keywords : blood protein disorder; electrophoresis; serum albumin.

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