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    Acta Neurol Scand. 1992 Sep;86(3):275-9.

    Carbamyl phosphate synthetase-1 deficiency discovered after valproic acid-induced coma.

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    Department of Neurology, Municipal Hospital Leyenburg, The Hague, The Netherlands.

    Abstract

    Valproic acid induced coma is presented in an adult patient without a history of metabolic disease. Liver biopsy revealed a reduction in activity of carbamyl phosphate synthetase-I, an enzyme obligated for transformation of ammonia to urea in the urea cycle. After recovery CT scan follow-up showed marked cerebral atrophy which did not exist prior to the state of coma. Risk factors are discussed.

    PMID:
    1414247
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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