Tyrosinemia Type 3 Overview

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What is the definition of Tyrosinemia Type 3?
Tyrosinemia type 3 is a genetic disorder characterized by elevated blood levels of the amino acid tyrosine, a building block of most proteins. This condition is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase, one of the enzymes required for the multi-step process that breaks down tyrosine. This enzyme shortage is caused by genetic changes in the HPD gene. Characteristic features include intellectual disability, seizures, and periodic loss of balance and coordination (intermittent ataxia). Tyrosinemia type 3 is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
What are the alternative names for Tyrosinemia Type 3?
  • Tyrosinemia type 3
  • 4-alpha hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase deficiency
  • 4-alpha hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid oxidase deficiency
  • 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase deficiency
  • Tyrosinemia type III
Who are the top Tyrosinemia Type 3 Local Doctors?
Advanced in Tyrosinemia Type 3
Dr. Tarachandra M. Narumanchi
Medical Genetics
Advanced in Tyrosinemia Type 3
Dr. Tarachandra M. Narumanchi
Medical Genetics

St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Genetics - E. Erie Avenue

160 E Erie Ave, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-427-8413
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Narumanchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tyrosinemia Type 3. His top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Phenylketonuria (PKU), Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency, and Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia.

Distinguished in Tyrosinemia Type 3
Dr. Peter R. Baker
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
Distinguished in Tyrosinemia Type 3
Dr. Peter R. Baker
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

University Physicians Incorporated

13123 E 16th Ave, 
Aurora, CO 
720-777-1234
Languages Spoken:
English
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Peter Baker is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Baker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tyrosinemia Type 3. His top areas of expertise are Tyrosinemia Type 3, Tyrosinemia Type 1, Tyrosinemia Type 2, and Maple Syrup Urine Disease. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Tyrosinemia Type 3
Dr. Luis A. Umana
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
Advanced in Tyrosinemia Type 3
Dr. Luis A. Umana
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

UT Southwestern - Pediatrics

5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 
214-648-2145
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Luis Umana is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Umana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tyrosinemia Type 3. His top areas of expertise are Classic Galactosemia, Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, Biotinidase Deficiency, and Argininosuccinic Aciduria.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center