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Aminoaciduria Underlying Cause: Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disorder that can cause profound mental retardation. PKU results from the buildup of phenylalanine in the bloodstream.
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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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