An unusual case of trimethylaminuria.
A case is reported of trimethylaminuria that first developed in adulthood without any apparent cause. The patient developed a characteristic fish odour of his sweat, urine and to his breath after the consumption of choline-rich foods. Elevated levels of trimethylamine were present in the urine after dietary tests and identified by means of gas chromatography.
Ruocco
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Department of Dermatology (1st School of Medicine), University of Naples, Italy.
Florio
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M
Filioli
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FG
Guerrera
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V
Prota
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G
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008744:Methylamines / Q000652:urine*; D010089:Oxidoreductases, N-Demethylating / Q000172:deficiency
D008744:Methylamines; D010089:Oxidoreductases, N-Demethylating; C023186:trimethylamine dehydrogenase; C023336:trimethylamine