2-methyl-3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency in a 23-year-old man.

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2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.178) deficiency is a recently described defect of isoleucine catabolism. The disorder is characterized by normal early development followed by a progressive loss of mental and motor skills. Deterioration may be rapid or may follow a slower decline with a possible stabilization of the disorder on a low-protein diet and appropriate medication. We report a...

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