Best mnemonics of classical homocystinuria 2024

CLASSICAL HOMOCYSTINURIA

key points of classical homocystinuria

H- High dose of Vitamin B6 is required for treatment+ folic acid sometimes

O – Ocular (ectopia lentis)

M- Marfan like features ( Arachnodactyly, scoliosis, high arched palate, crowding of teeth , pes cavus ,genu valgum

O – Osteoporosis of spine is common

Cy- Cysthionine $ synthase (CBS) deficiency

S – Seizure may be seen 

T – Thromboembolic events are common

In – Intellectual disability progressive common

E–Elevated level of methionine and homocysteine in body fluids are diagnostic

Beta – Betaine lower homocysteine level in body fluid, used in treatment



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