07-19-2006, 10:44 AM
A hyperactive 6-year-old girl develops microcytic anemia, cerebral edema, and ataxia. Determination of which of the following serum enzyme activities is most likely to confirm the diagnosis?
A) 5-Aminolevulinic acid (δ-ALA) dehydrogenase
B) Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase
C) Glutathione transferase
D) Lactate dehydrogenase
E) Pyruvate kinase
A) 5-Aminolevulinic acid (δ-ALA) dehydrogenase
B) Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase
C) Glutathione transferase
D) Lactate dehydrogenase
E) Pyruvate kinase