Lysinuric Protein Intolerance Presenting with Recurrent Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy.
Indian Pediatr
;
2016 Aug; 53(8): 732-734
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in English
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| ID: sea-179182
ABSTRACT
Background:
Lysinuric protein intolerance is an inherited disorder of transport of cationic amino acids, causing amino aciduria. Case characteristics A 3-year-old boy with 12 month history of episodic change in behavior (decreased sleep, poor interaction), stunted growth and hyperammonemia.Outcome:
Genetic analysis revealed a homozygous mutation, c.158C>T (p.Ser53Leu) in exon 1 of SLC7A7 gene.With appropriate management of hyperammonemia episodes, his neurodevelopmental outcome is normal. Message Lysinusic protein intolerance is a potentially treatable disorder and should not to be missed.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2016
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