Biotin responsive limb weakness.
Indian Pediatr
;
2007 Mar; 44(3): 228-30
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-13606
ABSTRACT
We report acute onset quadriplegia in a ten year old boy associated with basal ganglia lesions due to biotin deficiency. Prolonged raw egg consumption was identified as predisposing factor for biotin deficiency. Treatment with biotin resulted in remarkable recovery.
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Main subject:
Quadriplegia
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Basal Ganglia Diseases
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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Biotin
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Humans
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Male
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Child
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Eggs
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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