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Beta-ketothiolase deficiency. A case report.

B Altintaş1, T Teziç, T Coşkun

  • 1Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital, Ankara.

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Beta-ketothiolase deficiency, a rare metabolic disorder, can be life-saving if diagnosed and treated early. This case highlights key symptoms and diagnostic findings in an infant.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Pediatrics
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Beta-ketothiolase deficiency is an inherited metabolic disorder affecting amino acid metabolism.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing inborn errors of metabolism.

Observation:

  • A four-month-old infant presented with vomiting, irritability, and acidotic respiration.
  • Laboratory findings included hyperglycinemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketosis.

Findings:

  • Urinary Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) confirmed the typical biochemical profile of beta-ketothiolase deficiency.
  • The patient's clinical presentation and laboratory results were consistent with this diagnosis.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of timely diagnosis for inborn errors of metabolism.
  • Prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve patient outcomes and prevent severe complications.

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