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

El Wadiah Ziad, Babatunde Kayode-Adedeji* and Nafiu Liadi
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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

International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, 2019, vol. 5, issue 4, 18-21

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.

Keywords: Neonatal; Onset; Argininosuccinic; Aciduria. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.32861/ijhms.54.18.21

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