Congenital hereditary fructose intolerance and pregnancy.

Abstract

Congenital hereditary fructose intolerance is associated with the inability to tolerate fructose and carbohydrates, which are converted into fructose. We describe management of a pregnancy complicated by this disease in the mother and its implications for the neonate.

• Authors: F Marks, S Ordorica, I Hoskins, B K Young
• Journal: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology (Am J Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 160 Issue 2 Pg. 362-3 (Feb 1989) ISSN: 0002-9378 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2916618 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Fructose Intolerance (diet therapy, genetics)
• Fructose Metabolism, Inborn Errors (genetics)
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications (diet therapy)