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When dysphoria is not a primary mental state: A case report of the role of the aromatic L-aminoacid decarboxylase.
Medicine - 1 Jun 2018
Portaro Simona, Gugliandolo Agnese, Scionti Domenico, Cammaroto Simona, Morabito Rosa, Leonardi Salvatore, Fraggetta Filippo, Bramanti Placido, Mazzon Emanuela
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: The aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency (AADCD) is a rare, autosomal recessive neurometabolic disorder caused by a deficit of the AADC that is involved in serotonin and dopamine biosynthesis, causing as a consequence, their deficits, but also a lack of norepinephrine and epinephrine, given that dopamine is their precursor. PATIENT CONCERNS: We report the case of a Caucasian...
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