Phenylketonuria is an inherited metabolic disorder caused by deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase, leading to toxic accumulation of phenylalanine. It matters clinically because untreated phenylketonuria causes irreversible intellectual disability and neurological damage. Early diagnosis via newborn screening enables dietary management to prevent these complications.
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