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KB63.4 category

Transitory tyrosinaemia of newborn

Definition

Clinically asymptomatic elevated blood tyrosine level caused by late fetal maturation of 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase, usually detected on newborn bloodspot screening. Most commonly seen in premature infants receiving milk formulae with high protein content. Generally considered benign and resolves by 4-6 weeks of age.

Also indexed as

Transitory tyrosinaemia of newbornneonatal tyrosinemiatransient neonatal hypertyrosinemiatransitory neonatal tyrosinemia

Nearby in Certain specified transitory neonatal electrolyte or metabolic disturbances