Adult issues in phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a classical example of an inherited metabolic disease, in which mental retardation can be prevented successfully by using a diet. However, in adult PKU new problems occur, such as vitamin deficiencies, osteoporosis and the maternal PKU syndrome. The aim of this review articl...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Netherlands journal of medicine 2009, Vol.67 (1), p.2-7
Hauptverfasser:	HOEKS, M. P. A, DEN HEIJER, M, JANSSEN, M. C. H
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Factors Amino Acids - therapeutic use Aminoacid disorders Biological and medical sciences Dietary Supplements Errors of metabolism General aspects Humans Medical sciences Metabolic diseases Osteoporosis - etiology Phenylketonurias - complications Phenylketonurias - diagnosis Phenylketonurias - diet therapy Phenylketonurias - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a classical example of an inherited metabolic disease, in which mental retardation can be prevented successfully by using a diet. However, in adult PKU new problems occur, such as vitamin deficiencies, osteoporosis and the maternal PKU syndrome. The aim of this review article is to provide guidelines for the clinician to understand and manage PKU in adults.
ISSN:	0300-2977 1872-9061