Recurrent episodes of bizarre behavior were the only clinical symptoms that finally led to the diagnosis of ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency in an 8-year-old boy. The suspected diagnosis could not be confirmed with the use of current challenge tests. The response to a high-protein diet for 24 hours appeared to be a helpful diagnostic aid.

Recurrent episodes of bizarre behavior in a boy with ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency: diagnostic failure of protein loading and allopurinol challenge tests.

GUARDAMAGNA, Ornella;
1994-01-01

Abstract

Recurrent episodes of bizarre behavior were the only clinical symptoms that finally led to the diagnosis of ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency in an 8-year-old boy. The suspected diagnosis could not be confirmed with the use of current challenge tests. The response to a high-protein diet for 24 hours appeared to be a helpful diagnostic aid.
1994
125(2)
249
251
Spada M; Guardamagna O; Rabier D; van der Meer SB; Parvy P; Bardet J; Ponzone A; Saudubray JM.
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