High alkaline phosphatase level in a healthy child: A case of benign transient hyperphosphatasemia

Year 2025, Volume: 6 Issue: 3, 97 - 99, 30.09.2025

Samet Can Tekin , Tolga Kasap

Abstract

Benign transient hyperphosphatasemia (BTH) is a self-limited condition of early childhood, defined by a transient elevation of serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) without evidence of underlying disease. This report emphasizes the importance of considering BTH in the differential diagnosis of elevated ALP and presents a case in light of the current literature. Recognition of BTH is crucial to prevent unnecessary investigations and referrals in pediatric practice.

Keywords

Benign transient hyperphosphatasemia , children , alkaline phosphatase

Yüksek alkalen fosfataz değeriyle başvuran sağlıklı bir çocuk: benign geçici hiperfosfatazemi olgusu

Abstract

Benign geçici hiperfosfatazemi (BGH), erken çocukluk döneminde görülen, altta yatan herhangi bir hastalık bulgusu olmaksızın serum alkalen fosfataz (ALP) düzeylerinde geçici yükselme ile karakterize, kendini sınır- layan bir durumdur. Bu olgu sunumu, artmış ALP düzeylerinin ayırıcı tanısında BGH’nin göz önünde bulun- durulmasının önemini vurgulamakta ve mevcut literatür ışığında bir olguyu sunmaktadır. BGH’nin tanınması, çocukluk çağında gereksiz tetkik ve yönlendirmelerin önlenmesi açısından büyük önem taşımaktadır.

Keywords

Benign Geçici Hiperfosfatazemi , çocuklar , alkalen fosfataz

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