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what is 'methylmalonic acidemia - type of inhereted metabolic disorder '?

Definition for methylmalonic acidemia

Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA, also known as "methylmalonic aciduria") is an inborn error of intermediary metabolism that may present in the early neonatal period with progressive encephalopathy and death due to a secondary hyperammonemia.

Methylmalonic acidemia does not always result in death, if it is diagnosed at an early age.

do i have 'methylmalonic acidemia'?
In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis:
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Amniocentesis
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Plasma methylmalonic acid (MMA)
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therapeutic procedures for 'methylmalonic acidemia'?
Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for methylmalonic acidemia:





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