Case report: Ammonia metabolism disorders not caused by cirrhosis

  • Hà Minh Trang Bệnh viện TWQĐ 108
  • Dương Minh Thắng Bệnh viện TWQĐ 108
  • Ngô Thị Hoài Bệnh viện TWQĐ 108
  • Trần Văn Thanh Bệnh viện TWQĐ 108
  • Nguyễn Văn Hóa Bệnh viện TWQĐ 108
  • Phạm Thùy Dung Bệnh viện TWQĐ 108
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Hyperammonemia, ure cycle, citrin enzyme, urea cylce disorders

Abstract

In adults, the main reason for hyperammonemia syndrome is hepatic dysfunction. However, urea cycle disorders usually present in infants and young children with severe clinical symptoms. A few disorders not only have their onset in adults but also start with quite clinical manifestations. It can be diagnosed until presenting hyperammonemia syndrome. This is a clinical case that is similar to hepatic encephalopathy syndrome - not caused by any chronic liver diseases.

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