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An unusual case of trimethylaminuria
Author(s) -
RUOCCO V.,
FLORIO M.,
FILIOLI F. GRIMALDI,
GUERRERA V.,
PROTA G.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1989.tb04175.x
Subject(s) - urine , sweat , choline , trimethylamine , medicine , endocrinology , physiology , chemistry , biochemistry
SUMMARY A case is reported of trimethylaminuria that first developed in adulthood without any apparent cause. The patient developed a characteristic fish odour of his sweat, urine and to his breath after the consumption of choline‐rich foods. Elevated levels of trimethylamine were present in the urine after dietary tests and identified by means of gas chromatography.