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Delayed appearance of 3-methylglutaconic aciduria in neonates with early onset metabolic cardiomyopathies: A potential pitfall for the diagnosis.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jan 2020
Baban Anwar, Adorisio Rachele, Corica Bernadette, Rizzo Cristiano, Calì Federica, Semeraro Michela, Taurisano Roberta, Magliozzi Monia, Carrozzo Rosalba, Parisi Francesco, Dallapiccola Bruno, Vaz Frédéric M, Drago Fabrizio, Dionisi-Vici Carlo
Abstract excerpt
Infantile onset cardiomyopathies are highly heterogeneous with several phenocopies compared with adult cardiomyopathies. Multidisciplinary management is essential in determining the underlying etiology in children's cardiomyopathy. Elevated urinary excretion of 3-methylglutaconic acid (3-MGA) is a useful tool in identifying the etiology in some metabolic cardiomyopathy. Here, we report the delayed appearance of...
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