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Metabolic epilepsy: an update.
Brain & development - 1 Oct 2013
Papetti Laura, Parisi Pasquale, Leuzzi Vincenzo, Nardecchia Francesca, Nicita Francesco, Ursitti Fabiana, Marra Francesca, Paolino Maria Chiara, Spalice Alberto
Abstract excerpt
Inborn errors of metabolism comprise a large class of genetic diseases involving disorders of metabolism. Presentation is usually in the neonatal period or infancy but can occur at any time, even in adulthood. Seizures are frequent symptom in inborn errors of metabolism, with no specific seizure types or EEG signatures. The diagnosis of a genetic defect or an inborn error of metabolism often results in requests...
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