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ArticleClinics and practice2011

Neuroradiological findings of an adolescent with early treated phenylketonuria: is phenylalanine restriction enough?

Mayara Thays Beckhauser, Mirella Maccarini Peruchi, Gizele Rozone de Luca, Katia Lin, Sofia Esteves, Laura Vilarinho, Jaime Lin

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Article in Clinics and practice, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Mayara Thays BeckhauserDepartment of Biology, Medicine and Social Sciences, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL);
Mirella Maccarini PeruchiDepartment of Radiology, Hospital São João Batista;
Gizele Rozone de LucaDepartment of Biology, Medicine and Social Sciences, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL);
Katia LinNeurology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Santa Catarina, Brazil;
Sofia EstevesMedical Genetics Center, National Health Institute (INSA), Porto, Portugal.
Laura VilarinhoMedical Genetics Center, National Health Institute (INSA), Porto, Portugal.
Jaime LinDepartment of Biology, Medicine and Social Sciences, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL);
Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina · BRHospital São Vicente · BRUniversidade Federal de Santa Catarina · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Phenylketonuria is caused by mutations in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase gene, that can result in abnormal concentrations of phenylalanine on blood, resulting in metabolites that can cause brain damage. The treatment is based on dietary restriction of phenylalanine, and noncompliance with treatment may result in damage of the brain function. Brain abnormalities can be seen on magnetic resonance imaging of these individuals. Studies indicate that the appearance of abnormalities in white matter reflects high levels of phenylalanine on the blood. This case will show the clinical and neuroradiological aspects of a teenager with constant control of phenylalanine levels. Despite the continuous monitoring and early treatment, the magnetic resonance imaging identified impressive abnormalities in the white matter. This leads us to one question: is the restriction of phenylalanine sufficient to prevent changes in the white matter in patients with phenylketonuria?

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adolescentdemyelinationphenylalanine.phenylketonuriawhite matter

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PMID24765287
PMCPMC3981257
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