Detection of organic acidemias in Brazil.
Arch Med Res
; 33(6): 581-5, 2002.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12505106
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Organic acidurias or organic acidemias are inherited metabolic disorders in which organic acids (carboxylic acids) accumulate in tissues and physiologic fluids of affected individuals. They are considered the most frequent metabolic disorders among severely ill children. Patients frequently present acute symptoms in early life. Metabolic acidosis and neurologic symptoms are the most common signs.METHODS:
Urine specimens obtained from 1,926 children from January 1994 to July 2001 were used in analyses. Venous blood specimens were also collected from some patients. Samples were initially submitted to screening tests for detection of inborn errors of metabolism. Identification and semi-quantitation of organic acids in urine were performed by gas chromatography or gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry using capillary column (DB-5) and flame ionization detection.RESULTS:
Ninety three (4.8%) cases of organic acidemias were diagnosed among 1,926 patients investigated from January 1994 to July 2001. Prompt therapy was instituted after diagnosis in a considerable number of patients and resulted in rapid improvement in their symptomatology, distinct from our previous cases diagnosed abroad where patients representing index cases died before any measure could be taken.CONCLUSIONS:
Results demonstrate the importance of diagnosing organic acidurias in loco in developing countries despite implied extra costs.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Erros Inatos do Metabolismo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Med Res
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil