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L-2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria is a Diagnostic Indicator of Leukodystrophy: A Case Report.
- Source :
- Iranian Journal of Child Neurology; Fall2011, Vol. 5 Issue 4, p37-38, 2p, 1 Black and White Photograph
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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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