Metabolism - inborn errors of

A food product that is not metabolized (broken down into energy) can build up in the body and cause a wide array of symptoms. Several inborn errors of metabolism cause developmental delay if not controlled. There is a wide number of inborn errors of metabolism. This article offers a general overview.

Specific information is available on the following forms of inborn errors of metabolism:

• Fructose intolerance
• Galactosemia
• Maple sugar urine disease (MSUD)
• Phenylketonuria (PKU)

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Review Date: 06/18/2011
Reviewed By: Kimberly G Lee, MD, MSc, IBCLC, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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