Hyperammonemia in a pregnant woman with citrullinemia type I: a case report and literature review
Abstract Background Citrullinemia type I (CTLN1) is a rare urea cycle disorder (UCD) with few adult cases described so far. Diagnosis of late-onset CTLN1 is difficult, and delayed treatment may increase the risk of severe hyperammonemia. Pregnancy is an important risk factor for women with CTLN1. Ho...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05298-3 |