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HEREDITARY OROTIC ACIDURIA
Author(s) -
SOUTTER G. B.,
YU J. S.,
LOVRIC A.,
STAPLETON T.
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1970.tb02858.x
Subject(s) - medicine , orotic acid , pediatrics
SYNOPSIS A case of orotic aciduria is reported and the clinical features reviewed. Replacement therapy with uridine achieved a striking clinical and haematological remission. Early diagnosis is important in preventing the occurrence of mental retardation.