| Adult nonhepatic hyperammonemia: a case report and differential diagnosis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20920686 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article presents a case report of nonhepatic hyperammonemia, i.e., elevated serum ammonia secondary to a nonhepatic etiology. It then discusses the importance of broadening one's differential diagnosis to include such nonhepatic causes of elevated ammonia levels, and provides a short review of rarer causes of hyperammonemia in the adult population. Treating the underlying condition is the best way to prevent recurrence of hyperammonemia. However, symptomatic treatment should not be delayed while investigating the underlying source. |
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Authors:
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Jamie Nicole LaBuzetta; Jay Z Yao; Daniel L Bourque; Justin Zivin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of medicine Volume: 123 ISSN: 1555-7162 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Med. Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-05 Completed Date: 2010-10-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0267200 Medline TA: Am J Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 885-91 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, California, USA. jlabuzet@bidmc.harvard.edu |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Ammonia
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blood Diagnosis, Differential Humans Hyperammonemia / chemically induced, diagnosis*, etiology Liver Diseases / complications Male Metabolism, Inborn Errors / complications Middle Aged Urea / metabolism Valproic Acid / adverse effects |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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57-13-6/Urea; 7664-41-7/Ammonia; 99-66-1/Valproic Acid |
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