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Medical Conditions - Tyrosine Hydroxylase Deficiency

An uncommon genetic condition called tyrosine hydroxylase deficiency affects the body's synthesis of several neurotransmitters, including dopamine, adrenaline, and norepinephrine. Movement difficulties and intellectual deficits are just two of the neurological and developmental problems that can result from this illness.

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What are the diagnostic tests for Addison's disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Positive 21-hydroxylase antibody titers are both sensitive (about 90 %) and specific (>99 %) for autoimmune adrenalitis.

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