Phenylketonuria: an underlying etiology of autistic syndrome. A case report.
A 3.5-year-old girl with an autistic syndrome was investigated, and classic phenylketonuria (PKU) was identified. The search for PKU was undertaken systematically as part of an essential work-up of children with autism.
Miladi
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National Institute of Neurology, Tunis, Tunisia.
Larnaout
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Kaabachi
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Helayem
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Ben Hamida
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D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010661:Phenylketonurias / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed