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Case Reports
. 1992 Jun;31(2):121-9.
doi: 10.1007/BF01623070.

Retrospective approach to explain growth retardation and urolithiasis in a child with long-term nutritional acid loading

F Manz  1 , H Schmidt
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Case Reports

Retrospective approach to explain growth retardation and urolithiasis in a child with long-term nutritional acid loading

F Manz et al. Z Ernahrungswiss. 1992 Jun.

Abstract

An infant with phenylketonuria unintentionally received a highly acidic low phenylalanine diet for 29 months. Temporary growth retardation and urolithiasis were observed, probably as direct effects of chronic acid loading. Caries at the age of 6 years may be a late consequence. This case report shows that chronic dietary acid load may cause serious side effects.

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