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Trimethylaminuria (fish-odor syndrome): a case report.
Archives of dermatology - 1 Jan 2007
Arseculeratne Gehan, Wong Alvin K C, Goudie David R, Ferguson James
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BACKGROUND: Trimethylaminuria (fish-odor syndrome) is a rare metabolic disorder characterized by a body malodor similar to that of decaying fish. The condition results from mutations affecting the flavin-containing monooxygenase 3 (FMO3) gene. Affected individuals may exhibit a variety of psychosocial phenomena. A high index of suspicion for this disorder needs to be maintained when treating individuals...
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