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L-2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria is a Diagnostic Indicator of Leukodystrophy: A Case Report.

Authors :
Ashrafi, Mahmoud Reza
Nikkhah, Ali
Houshmand, Massoud
Aryani, Omid
Source :
Iranian Journal of Child Neurology; Fall2011, Vol. 5 Issue 4, p37-38, 2p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

L-2-Hydroxyglutaric aciduria is a rare autosomal recessive inherited neurometabolic disorder.It is characterized by slow progressive neurological dysfunction with cerebellar ataxia, pyramidal and extrapyramidal signs, intellectual decline, and seizures. Herein, we report a case of a 7-year-old boy from Tehran whose symptoms and signs indicated leukoencephalopathy with macrocephaly and motor delay. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17354668
Volume :
5
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Iranian Journal of Child Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
69807752