Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors

Overview

Disorders affecting amino acid metabolism. The majority of these disorders are inherited and present in the neonatal period with metabolic disturbances (e.g., ACIDOSIS) and neurologic manifestations. They are present at birth, although they may not become symptomatic until later in life.

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Condition

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MeSH classification

C16.320.565.100|C18.452.648.100

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