Trimethylaminuria in a 58-year-old male with liver cirrhosis and hepatitis C
Trimethylaminuria (TMAU), also known as fish odor syndrome, is a rare metabolic disorder resulting from a deficiency in the enzyme flavin-containing monooxygenase 3, which is responsible for the detoxification of trimethylamine produced during the metabolism of certain foods. This case report descri...
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| Language: | English |
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SMC MEDIA SRL
2025-06-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/5520 |
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| Summary: | Trimethylaminuria (TMAU), also known as fish odor syndrome, is a rare metabolic disorder resulting from a deficiency in the enzyme flavin-containing monooxygenase 3, which is responsible for the detoxification of trimethylamine produced during the metabolism of certain foods. This case report describes a 58-year-old male who presented with a sudden onset of fish-like body odor, diagnosed with secondary TMAU likely triggered by liver cirrhosis and dietary supplements. The report outlines the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management strategies for this rare condition. |
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| ISSN: | 2284-2594 |