Prevalence of comorbid conditions among adult patients diagnosed with phenylketonuria

2018113 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

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Barbara K. Burton · Lurie Children's Hospital

Kyle Bradford Jones · University of Utah

Stephen D. Cederbaum · University of California, Los Angeles

Fran Rohr · Harvard University

Susan E. Waisbren · Harvard University

Debra E. Irwin · Truven Health Analytics (United States)

Gilwan Kim

Abstract

The prevalence of selected comorbidities across several organ systems is significantly higher among PKU patients than for general population controls. Regular screening for common co-morbidities may be warranted as part of PKU management.

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Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Folate and B Vitamins Research Diet and metabolism studies

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Published in: Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Volume 125, Issue 3, pp. 228-234

DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2018.09.006

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Prevalence of comorbid conditions among adult patients diagnosed with phenylketonuria

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