HealthQuiet 32d · day 32
Wisconsin newborn's sweet smell leads to rare disorder diagnosis
A mother noticed her baby smelled like maple syrup, a clue that led doctors to diagnose a rare, potentially fatal genetic disorder.
What to know
- A newborn's unusually sweet, maple syrup-like smell was the clue that led to diagnosis of Maple Syrup Urine Disease.
- The disorder is a rare genetic condition that can be fatal if left untreated.
- The story has circulated as an identical syndicated report across several Advance Local-affiliated news sites, with no additional named sources or details available.
Unnamed mother Parent of the newbornTreating doctors Medical team
The record 2 articles and posts · last 30 days