AADC deficiency (medical condition): A rare inborn error of metabolism involving the deficiency of an enzyme (aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase) needed to process aromatic amino acids. This results in a deficiency of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. The condition manifests as movement and neurological problems.
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Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency:
»Introduction: Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
»Symptoms of Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for AADC deficiency:
AADC deficiency: Another name for Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (or close medical condition association).
»Introduction: Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
»Symptoms of Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
Some of the symptoms of AADC deficiency incude:
See full list of 40 symptoms of AADC deficiency (Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency)
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