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Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency

Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency: Introduction

Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency: A rare inborn error of metabolism characterized by high methionine levels in the blood due to an enzyme deficiency (methionine adenosyltransferase). Most cases are asymptomatic but severe cases with very low enzyme activity can cause neurological symptoms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency is available below.

Symptoms of Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency

• High blood methionine level
• Asymptomatic
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Treatments for Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency

• Low methionine diet for symptomatic patients
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency?

• Misdiagnosis of Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency

Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency: Complications

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Causes of Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency

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Less Common Symptoms of Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency

• Retarded growth
• Digestive disturbances
• Anorexia
• Unusual urine odor - boiled cabbage
• Unusual sweat odor - boiled cabbage
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Misdiagnosis and Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency

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Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Metabolic conditions
• Congenital conditions - metabolic disorders
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Types of Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency

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