Historical background for the maternal PKU syndrome.

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  • Harvey L Levy
چکیده

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.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Pediatrics

دوره 112 6 Pt 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003