Ethylmalonic Encephalopathy in an Indian Boy.
Indian Pediatr
;
2016 Oct; 53(10): 914-915
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| ID: sea-179274
ABSTRACT
Background:
Ethylmalonic encephalopathy is a rare inborn error of metabolism characterized by neurodevelopmental delay / regression, recurrent petechiae, orthostatic acrocyanosis, and chronic diarrhea. Case Characteristics 4-year-old boy with developmental regression, chronic diarrhea, petechial spots and acrocyanosis. MRI brain showed T2W/FLAIR hyperintensities in bilateral caudate and putamen. Abnormal acyl-carnitine profile and metabolites on urinary GC-MS analysis suggested the diagnosis. Intervention Sequencing of ETHE1 gene revealed mutations c.488G>A and c.375+5G>T (novel). Message EE is clinically-recognizable disorder with typical clinical features.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2016
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