Isovaleric acidaemia in two South African children

dc.contributor.authorMalan, C.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorNeethling, A. C.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorShanley, B. C.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2011-03-18T14:57:52Z
dc.date.available2011-03-18T14:57:52Z
dc.date.issued1977
dc.descriptionCITATION: Malan, C., Neethling, A. C. & Shanley, B. C. 1977. Isovaleric acidaemia in two South African children. South African Medical Journal, 51(26):980-983.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
dc.description.abstractTwo siblings who were repeatedly admitted to hospital with acute episodes of vomiting, dehydration and coma were found to be suffering from isovaleric acidaemia. This condition is a rare inherited abnormality of leucine metabolism, which is frequently fatal in the early weeks of life and leads to mental retardation in a high proportion of those who survive early attacks. However, both out patients were of normal intelligence. The clinical presentation, biochemical defect, diagnosis and suggested therapies are reviewed.
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dc.identifier.citationMalan, C., Neethling, A. C. & Shanley, B. C. 1977. Isovaleric acidaemia in two South African children. South African Medical Journal, 51(26):980-983
dc.identifier.issn2078-5135 (online)
dc.identifier.issn0256-9574 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/7699
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.publisherHealth & Medical Publishing Group
dc.rights.holderSouth African Medical Journal
dc.subjectLeucine
dc.subjectMetabolism -- Disorders
dc.subjectMetabolic disorders in children
dc.titleIsovaleric acidaemia in two South African childrenen_ZA
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