Adult issues in phenylketonuria.

نویسندگان

  • M P A Hoeks
  • M den Heijer
  • M C H Janssen
چکیده

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a classical example of an inherited metabolic disease, in which mental retardation can be prevented successfully by using a diet. However, in adult PKU new problems occur, such as vitamin deficiencies, osteoporosis and the maternal PKU syndrome. The aim of this review article is to provide guidelines for the clinician to understand and manage PKU in adults.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Netherlands journal of medicine

دوره 67 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009