Hyperammonaemic encephalopathy in an adult patient with citrin deficiency associated with a novel mutation.

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We report on an adult patient with citrin deficiency in Hong Kong, in whom a novel mutation was identified. The patient presented with recurrent hyperammonaemic encephalopathy due to impairment of the liver urea cycle enzyme argininosuccinate synthetase. This autosomal recessive condition is also characterised by interesting food preferences, notably aversion to carbohydrates and craving for protein-rich and/or...

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