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METHIONINE MALABSORPTION SYNDROME [1 record]

Record 1 2012-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
CONT

Smith and Strang (1958) described a disorder which they called oasthouse urine disease. The infant had white hair, hyperpnea, convulsions, and mental retardation. The urine had a characteristic and unique odor like that of an oasthouse (building for drying hops).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
DEF

Maladie congénitale du métabolisme de la méthionine qui donne à l'urine une odeur rappelant celle du houblon.

Spanish

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