Key Points Chronic, idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease limited to the colon and rectum, marked by continuous mucosal ulceration. Presents with…
Key Points Acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix, a common surgical emergency. Peak incidence in adolescents and young adults; lifetime…
Key Points Rare autosomal recessive disorder due to fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase (FAH) deficiency (Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type I). Accumulation of toxic metabolites…
Key Points Inherited deficiency of galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (GALT), leading to toxic accumulation of galactose-1-phosphate and galactitol. Manifests in the neonatal…
Key Points Glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) are inherited enzyme defects in glycogen synthesis or breakdown (Types I–XI). Type I (Von…
Key Points Autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism leading to toxic copper accumulation. Presents with hepatic, neurological, and psychiatric symptoms,…
Key Points Acute, potentially fatal encephalopathy with hepatic steatosis in children, often following viral infection. Strong association with aspirin use…
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP) Key Points AFLP is a rare, life-threatening condition in late pregnancy characterized by microvesicular…
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