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Neonatal Onset Argininosuccinic Acidemia in a Set of Twins: A Case Report

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  • El Wadiah Ziad

    (Neonatal Intensive Care unit King Abdullah Hospital Bisha, Saudi Arabia)

  • Babatunde Kayode-Adedeji*

    (Department of Paediatrics, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State, Nigeria)

  • Nafiu Liadi

    (Neonatal Intensive Care unit King Abdullah Hospital Bisha, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

Aim: To highlight the challenge in the management of Arginosuccinic acidemia as well as demonstrate the importance of newborn screening for inborn errors of metabolism. Method: Report of two cases of neonatal onset ASA with encephalopathy and review of relevant literature. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and institution of appropriate intervention can significantly improve outcome. Routine newborn metabolic screening should not only be implemented universally, the result should be available promptly.

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  • El Wadiah Ziad & Babatunde Kayode-Adedeji* & Nafiu Liadi, 2019. "Neonatal Onset Argininosuccinic Acidemia in a Set of Twins: A Case Report," International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 5(4), pages 18-21, 04-2019.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:ijohms:2019:p:18-21
    DOI: 10.32861/ijhms.54.18.21
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