Inborn errors of trace metal metabolism
Aggett, P.J.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 38(3): 190-196; 200-201
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 3315073 Document Number: 295245
A variety of complex systemic, hepatic and neuropsychiatric syndromes result from inborn errors of trace metal metabolism. Some of these respond to treatment and prophylactic management while for some intractable conditions prenatal diagnosis is possible. All these abnormalities provide valuable insight into the normal metabolism of these vital elements.