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Hereditary fructose intolerance(HFI) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by catalytic deficiency
of aldolase B in which affected homozygotes develop hypoglycemia and abdominal symptoms
after taking foods containing fructose. Chronic exposure to fructose may lead to progressive
hepatic injury, renal injury, growth retardation, and ultimately to liver and kidney failure. Herein,
we report a case of HFI with presentation of episodic vomiting, diarrhea, cold... |