Hypercarotenemia – A rare clinical condition

Abstract

Hypercarotenemia is a rare clinical condition. Hypercarotenemia is associated with a high intake of carotene-rich diets and is also associated with hypothyroidism, hypopituitarism, liver disease, inborn errors of metabolism, and kidney disease. We present one such case of a 2-year-old child who had deep yellowish discoloration of the palms and soles. This case report is intended to alert pediatricians that yellowish discoloration of palms and soles may develop as a result of a high intake of carotene-rich foods commonly recommended and consumed by children as the richest source of Vit-A.