An Indian Family with Tyrosine Hydroxylase Deficiency.

Indian Pediatr

Pediatric Neurology and Neurodevelopment Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Advanced Pediatrics Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. Correspondence to: Prof. Pratibha Singhi, APC, PGIMER, Chandigarh 160 012, India.

Published: June 2017

Background: Tyrosine Hydroxylase deficiency is a rare neurotransmitter disorder.

Case Characteristics: An Indian family with the disorder.

Observations: Phenotypic variation, elevated serum prolactin, genetic confirmation, and partial treatment-responsiveness.

Message: Tyrosine Hydroxylase deficiency is a treatable inborn error of metabolism and serum prolactin assists in diagnosis.

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