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4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria

4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria: Introduction

4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria: A urinary abnormality usually caused by the deficiency of a particular enzyme (4-hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid oxidase). The urine contains excess 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of 4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria is available below.

Symptoms of 4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria

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Causes of 4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria

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4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and 4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for 4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria

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4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria: Broader Related Topics

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Definitions of 4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria:

4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that 4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria, or a subtype of 4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
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