Citrulline transport defect
Overview
A rare metabolic disorder where citrulline is unable to be transported within the body which affects growth. In one case, a 19 year old had the height and weight of a 6 year old.
Symptoms
* Small body size * Short stature * Failure to grow * Excessive urinary lysine level * Excessive urinary ornithine level * Excessive urinary arginine level * Excessive urinary cystine level * Excessive urinary citrulline level * High serum level of citrulline
Diagnosis
signs and symptoms of Citrulline transport defect may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Citrulline transport defect symptoms.