Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency has been linked to 5-fluorouracil toxicity, but patients may present a wide clinical spectrum. We describe a 1-year-old Tunisian girl with a dramatic onset of neurological symptoms suggesting the possible triggering role of environmental factors.
Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency and acute neurological presentation
FIUMARA, Agata;BARONE, RITA MARIA ELISA;
2003-01-01
Abstract
Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency has been linked to 5-fluorouracil toxicity, but patients may present a wide clinical spectrum. We describe a 1-year-old Tunisian girl with a dramatic onset of neurological symptoms suggesting the possible triggering role of environmental factors.File in questo prodotto:
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