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A case of severe preeclampsia leading to the diagnosis of de novo abnormal fatty acid metabolism and ACE gene deletion.
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC - 1 Jul 2010
Iruretagoyena Jesus I, Shah Dinesh
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BACKGROUND: Enzymes involved in the metabolism of free fatty acids are essential for the proper use of caloric intake. Abnormal enzymes unable to degrade fatty acids will result in an accumulation of fatty acids in organs like the liver, impairing its function. CASE: A 28-year-old primigravid woman underwent induction of labour because of severe preeclampsia. She was subsequently found to be a carrier for...
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