Acute metabolic encephalopathy: An introduction
Author: Leonard, J.1
Source: Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease, Volume 28, Number 3, May 2005 , pp. 403-406(4)
Publisher: Springer
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Abstract:
Acute encephalopathy is a common and potentially serious problem in patients with inborn errors of metabolism. There are many causes and the diagnosis and treatment are both urgent. However, the pathogenesis is rarely well understood and, as a result, treatment of the complications is often problematic.Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1007/s10545-005-8047-y
Affiliations: 1: Biochemistry, Endocrinology and Metabolism Unit, Institute of Child Health, London, UK, Email: jvleonard@doctors.org.uk
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