24.3 inborn erors of metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Maple syrup urine disease caused by?
A
Leucine build up: encephalopathy, coning, death, in 2-3 weeks
2
Q
acute metabolic disorders what clinical findings?
A
hypoglycaemia
encephalopathy
irritability
tachypnoea without respiratory findings
3
Q
what investigations in acute metabolic disorders ?
A
VBG/ABG ketones lactate ammonia plasma carnitine urine metabolic screen
4
Q
what is MPS?
A
mucopolysaccharidosis
5
Q
mucopolysaccharidosis things to look out for?
A
short stature
umbilical hernia
carpel tunnel
bony issues
6
Q
PKU untreated affects?
A
IQ
behaviours, hyperactivity
destructiveness