Psychopathological Risk Assessment in Children with Hyperphenylalaninemia

• Main Authors: Maria Cristina Risoleo (Author), Margherita Siciliano (Author), Luigi Vetri (Author), Ilaria Bitetti (Author), Anna Di Sessa (Author), Marco Carotenuto (Author), Francesca Annunziata (Author), Daniela Concolino (Author), Rosa Marotta (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare congenital disorder caused by decreased metabolism of phenylalanine determining cerebral impairments. If untreated, PKU might lead to intellectual disability, seizures and behavioral disorders. The aim of this study is to provide a characterization of the...