Metabolic Flashcards

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Q

Homocysteinuria

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cystothione synthetase deficiency

FTT + DD + ectopia lentis
Marfanoid with fair, brittle hair
Progressive LD, psych disorders, seizures

Can get VTE
50% respond to pyridoxine
Low methionine diet with cysteine supplements

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