Transient tyrosinemia of the newborn
Transient tyrosinemia of the newborn
Definition
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.
Also known as transient neonatal tyrosinemia, transient tyrosinemia of the neonate — per MONDO