Article
Early intervention for late-onset ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency.
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society - 1 Jan 2015
Fujisawa Daisuke, Mitsubuchi Hiroshi, Matsumoto Shirou, Iwai Masanori, Nakamura Kimitoshi, Hoshide Ryuji, Harada Nawomi, Yoshino Makoto, Endo Fumio
Abstract excerpt
We report the case of a family with late-onset ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency (OTCD). Several family members had died from OTCD, and the c.221G>A, p.Lys221Lys mutation was detected at the 3' end of exon 6 of OTC in the X-chromosome of some members. We provided genetic counseling on pregnancy, delivery, and neonate management to a 4th-generation female carrier and decided on metabolic management of her...
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