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ornithine translocase deficiency

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An amino acid metabolic disorder that has_material_basis_in deficiency of ornithine translocase resulting in the accumulation of ammonia in the blood.

Signs and symptoms

  • Hyperornithinemia
  • Homocitrullinuria
  • Hyperammonemia
  • Global developmental delay
  • Abnormal pyramidal sign
  • Spastic paraplegia
  • Intellectual disability
  • Lethargy
  • Scanning speech
  • Acute encephalopathy

Also known as: HHH syndrome; Hyperornithinemia-Hyperammonemia-Homocitrullinuria (HHH) syndrome