Екзаменаційне питанняKROK 1Медицина · 2019
A 37-year-old man is admitted to hospital with mental confusion and disorientation. His wile reports he became more irritable and forgetlul in the past year. In addition, she notes that be became a vegan a year ago and currently, his diet consists of starchy foods like potatoes, corn and leafy vegetables. GI symptoms include anorexia, diarrhea and vomiting. He has glossitis and skin lesions that appear as vesicles over the extremities. Eczemalike lesions around the mouth, as well as desquamation and roughened skin over the hands are also present. Neurologic examination reveals symmetrical hypesthesia for all types of sensation in both upper and lower extremities in a ’’gloves and socks” distribution. Deficiency in diet of which of the following amino acids is the most likely cause of this condition?
Варіанти відповіді
- Tryptophan
- Lysine
- Arginine
- Threonine
- Histidine
Правильна відповідь
Tryptophan
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