A newborn with elevated blood galactose after feeding develops jaundice, vomiting and liver dysfunction. This scenario best fits which IEM category?
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Correct answer: Carbohydrate (galactose) metabolism disorder
Galactosemia is a carbohydrate-metabolism inborn error; inability to metabolize galactose leads to accumulation of toxic metabolites causing liver dysfunction, jaundice, and failure to thrive in neonates.
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