Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency is the most common of the urea cycle disorders. This case highlights both the importance of checking ammonia levels early and considering the diagnosis of this X-linked disorder in patients with raised ammonia, as these have implications both for the patient's acute and further management, and for family screening.
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