| Literature DB >> 18410783 |
Michael Marble1, Sara Copeland, Nashat Khanfar, David S Rosenblatt.
Abstract
A neonate with elevated propionylcarnitine on the newborn screen was found to have methylmalonic acidemia due to vitamin B(12) deficiency. The mother was also vitamin B(12)-deficient. This case illustrates the utility of expanded newborn screening for detection of vitamin B(12) deficiency, allowing prompt treatment and prevention of potential sequelae.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18410783 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.01.023
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr ISSN: 0022-3476 Impact factor: 4.406