Trimethylaminuria

BMJ Case Rep. 2016 Apr 26:2016:bcr2015213742. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2015-213742.

Abstract

We report the case of a 9-year-old boy referred to secondary care with an unusual presentation of a fishy odour to his hands, feet, saliva and urine. Laboratory investigations including urine analysis and genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis of trimethylaminuria. The patient was referred to a geneticist and dietician, and consequently treated with dietary modification. He now has an arguably much improved quality of life.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Child
  • Fishes
  • Foot*
  • Genetic Testing
  • Hand*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metabolism, Inborn Errors / diagnosis*
  • Metabolism, Inborn Errors / diet therapy
  • Metabolism, Inborn Errors / pathology
  • Methylamines / urine*
  • Odorants* / analysis
  • Quality of Life
  • Saliva*
  • Urinalysis

Substances

  • Methylamines

Supplementary concepts

  • Trimethylaminuria