Phenylketonuria (cont.)In this Article
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Source: Genetics Home Reference, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health Last Editorial Review: 4/23/2009 Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Phenylketonuria (PKU) - Symptoms
Question: What were the symptoms associated with phenylketonuria (PKU) in you or your child?
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