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Two siblings with phenotypes mimicking peroxisomal disorders but with discordant biochemical findings.
Clinical pediatrics - 1 Aug 1990
Pietrzyk J J, Turowska-Heydel D, Klimek M, Kaczmarski F, Kaluza J
Abstract excerpt
The authors present a report on two sibling with a nearly identical phenotype mimicking peroxisomal disorder but with totally discordant biochemical findings. In an attempt to confirm the diagnosis of a peroxisomal disorder, plasma levels of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) and phytanic acid were determined. In addition, fibroblasts profile of VLCFA and plasmalogen levels were evaluated for Case 2....
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