Hyperhomocysteinemia--case report

Rev Port Cardiol. 2003 Feb;22(2):223-30.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

The authors present the case of a 25-year-old female patient, white, with mental retardation and proptosis, and a history of repeated cerebrovascular events. During investigation elevated levels of homocysteinemia and homocystinuria were demonstrated. The authors present a review of related literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnosis
  • Exophthalmos / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Homocysteine / metabolism
  • Homocystinuria / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Hyperhomocysteinemia / diagnosis*
  • Intellectual Disability / diagnosis

Substances

  • Homocysteine