Is there a relationship between inborn errors of metabolism and extensive mongolian spots?
We report on a case of inborn errors of metabolism in association with extensive mongolian spots. We suggest that this association may be due to a disequilibrium of metabolism during embryonic development.
Mendez
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HM
Fundação Faculdade Federal de Ciências Médicas, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Pinto
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LI
Paskulin
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GA
Ricachnevsky
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N
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008661:Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D008059:Mucopolysaccharidosis I / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics