Late-onset citrullinemia type I
Synonyms: Late-onset citrullinemia type 1
A form of citrullinemia type I characterized clinically by adult onset of symptoms including variable hyperammonemia and less striking neurological findings which may include intense headache scotomas migraine-like episodes ataxia slurred speech lethargy and drowsiness. Serious increased intracranial pressure may occur.
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