Tyrosinemia type III

Tyrosinemia type III

Definition

Tyrosinemia type 3 is an inborn error of tyrosine metabolism characterized by mild hypertyrosinemia and increased urinary excretion of 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate, 4-hydroxyphenyllactate and 4-hydroxyphenylacetate.

Also known as tyrosinemia due to 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase deficiency, tyrosinemia due to 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid oxidase deficiency, tyrosinemia due to HPD deficiency, tyrosinemia type III — per MONDO

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