Incidence
Inborn errors of metabolism are generally considered to be rare but represent a substantial cause of brain damage and death among newborns and infants. Because many cases of urea cycle disorders remain undiagnosed and/or infants born with the disorders die without a definitive diagnosis, the exact incidence of these cases is unknown and underestimated. It is believed that up to 20% of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome cases may be attributed to an undiagnosed inborn error of metabolism such as urea cycle disorder. Research experts at the Urea Cycle Consensus Conference estimated the incidence of the disorders at 1 in 30,000 births. This represents a significant increase in case diagnosis in the last two years.
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