Valproate-induced hyperammonemia - uncovering an underlying inherited metabolic disorder: a case report
Abstract Background Sodium valproate is a commonly used anticonvulsant. It is widely recognized that valproate can cause hyperammonemia, particularly in people with underlying liver disease. Patients with urea cycle disorders are genetically predisposed to this adverse event and can develop severe h...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1666-3 |