Phenylketonuria

Orpha code: 716OMIM code: 261600

Definition

A rare inborn error of amino acid metabolism characterized by elevated blood phenylalanine and low levels or absence of phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme. If not detected early or left untreated, the disorder manifests with mild to severe mental disability.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
PAH deficiency
Niedobór hydroksylazy fenyloalaninowej
Niedobór PAH
PKU
PKU
Phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency
ORPHA code
716
OMIM code
261600
ICD10 code
E70.1
ICD11 code
5C50.0

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