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Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria

Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria: Introduction

Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria: A rare inborn error of metabolism which results in impaired vitamin B12 metabolism. There are a number of forms of this condition with variable severity. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria is available below.

Symptoms of Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria

• Acidotic coma
• Reduced muscle tone
• Lethargy
• Developmental delay
• Unusual facial appearance
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Treatments for Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria

• Intramuscular hydroxocobalamin injections, folic acid, oral betaine
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Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria: Complications

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Causes of Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria

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Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria: Broader Related Topics

• Urinary system conditions
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Definitions of Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Methylmalonic acidemia -- homocystinuria as a "rare disease".
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