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Cerebral computed tomography in maple syrup urine disease
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|June 1, 1984
Summary
Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), a metabolic disorder, can cause brain swelling (cerebral edema) in infants. Treatment can resolve this edema, as shown by repeat CT scans.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
Background:
- Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is an inherited metabolic disorder.
- It results from impaired decarboxylation of branched-chain amino acids, leading to toxic accumulation of leucine, isoleucine, and valine.
- Cerebral edema is a potential complication of MSUD.