Autosomal recessive inborn error of methionine metabolism usually caused by a deficiency of cystathionine beta-synthase and associated with elevations of homocysteine in plasma and urine. Clinical features include a tall slender habitus, scoliosis, arachnodactyly, muscle weakness, genu varus, thin blond hair, malar flush, lens dislocations, an increased incidence of MENTAL RETARDATION, and a tendency to develop fibrosis of arteries, frequently complicated by CEREBROVASCULAR accidents and myocardial infarction. (From Adams et al., Principles of neurology, 6th ed, p979)


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