Essential fructosuria
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Description
The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
Orpha Number: 2056
Definition
Essential fructosuria is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of fructose metabolism (see this term) caused by a deficiency of fructokinaseenzyme activity. It is characterized by elevated fructosemia and presence of fructosuria following ingestion of fructose and related sugars (sucrose, sorbitol). Essential fructosuria is clinically asymptomatic and harmless. Dietary restriction is not indicated.
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Source: GARD Last updated on 05-01-20
Symptoms
Symptoms and their Known Frequencies
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