Historical background for the maternal PKU syndrome
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HL Levy
Pediatrics, 2003•go.gale.comObjective. To provide information on the history of maternal phenylketonuria. Methods. A
review of the literature and personal observations were conducted. Results. Compilation of
sequential information about the development of our understanding of maternal PKU was
produced. Conclusions. The history of maternal PKU reflects continuous additions to our
understanding of this teratogenic syndrome. Pediatrics 2003; 112: 1516-1518; mental
retardation, microcephaly, intrauterine growth retardation, congenital heart disease.
review of the literature and personal observations were conducted. Results. Compilation of
sequential information about the development of our understanding of maternal PKU was
produced. Conclusions. The history of maternal PKU reflects continuous additions to our
understanding of this teratogenic syndrome. Pediatrics 2003; 112: 1516-1518; mental
retardation, microcephaly, intrauterine growth retardation, congenital heart disease.
Abstract
Objective. To provide information on the history of maternal phenylketonuria.
Methods. A review of the literature and personal observations were conducted.
Results. Compilation of sequential information about the development of our understanding of maternal PKU was produced.
Conclusions. The history of maternal PKU reflects continuous additions to our understanding of this teratogenic syndrome. Pediatrics 2003; 112: 1516-1518; mental retardation, microcephaly, intrauterine growth retardation, congenital heart disease.
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