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Aetiology

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The inheritance of Zellweger syndrome is autosomal recessive.

The excretion of pipecolic acid and the failure to metabolize very long chain fatty acids (C24-C26) suggests an enzyme deficiency.

Excessive iron storage is also a feature.

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