Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency

What is Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency?

Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency is an extremely rare genetic metabolic disorder characterized by autonomic dysregulation leading mainly to orthostatic hypotension.

Other condition names

  • Noradrenaline deficiency
  • Norepinephrine deficiency

Inheritance type

Autosomal recessive

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Childhood
  • Infancy
  • Neonatal
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