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Lesch–Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare X-linked recessive disorder caused by a mutation in the hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferase 1 (HPRT1) gene. This syndrome is characterized by excessive production of uric acid,...
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an inborn error of purine metabolism resulting from hypoxanthine-guanine-phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT) deficiency and leading to excess purine production and uric acid over-production. It is a very rare X-linked...
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare, X-linked recessive inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hypoxanthine-guanine-phophoribosyltransferase, leading to excessive purine production and elevation of uric acid. Clinical manifestations...
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a rare X-linked recessive metabolic disorder characterized by developmental delay, hyperuricemia, choreoathetosis, spasticity, mental retardation, and compulsive self-injurious behavior. This disorder results from a complete deficiency of...
Kim JS, Lee JS, Noh HY, Kim BJ, Woo YJ, Park JM, Kim MG, Kim GH, Yoo HW
KMID: 2335733
J Korean Pediatr Soc.
2003 May;46(5):505-509.
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by hyperuricemia, choreoathetosis, spasticity, mental retardation, and compulsive, self-injurious behavior. This disorder results from a complete deficiency of the purine salvage enzyme,...
The Lesch-Nyhan syndrome which is caused by the deficiency of hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by hyperuricemia, choreoathetosis, mental retardation and compulsive self-injurious behavior. Clinical management...