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alice8
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01/14/04 - 08:26 PM

The major clinical manifestation of galactokinase deficiency is

A.cataracts
B.hepatomegaly
C.hypoglycemia
D.jaundice
E.seizures

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usmlebuzz
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01/28/04 - 01:19 PM

a. cataract

alice8
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01/28/04 - 03:33 PM

Right ,thanks

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alice8
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01/28/04 - 03:35 PM

Galactokinase Deficiency
Morbidity is limited to cataract formation.
Mental retardation and hepatic damage are not associated with galactokinase deficiency
The literature indicates no risk of mortality

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