Tyrosine-oxidase temporary deficiency

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Transient tyrosinemia of the newborn is a benign disorder of tyrosine metabolism detected upon newborn screening and often observed in premature infants. It shows no clinical symptoms. It is characterized by tyrosinemia, moderate hyperphenylalaninemia, and tyrosiluria that usually resolve after 2 months of age.

NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]

NIH info on Tyrosine-oxidase temporary deficiency

Tyrosine-oxidase temporary deficiency is a rare disease.

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