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Biotin and Thiamine Responsive Basal Ganglia Disease--A vital differential diagnosis in infants with severe encephalopathy.
European journal of paediatric neurology : EJPN : official journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society - 1 May 2016
Ygberg Sofia, Naess Karin, Eriksson Mats, Stranneheim Henrik, Lesko Nicole, Barbaro Michela, Wibom Rolf, Wang Chen, Wedell Anna, Wickström Ronny
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: We report two siblings of Swedish origin with infantile Biotin and Thiamine Responsive Basal Ganglia Disease (BTRBG). CASE REPORT: Initial symptoms were in both cases lethargia, with reduced contact and poor feeding from the age of 5 weeks. Magnetic resonance imaging showed altered signal in the basal ganglia, along with grey and white matter abnormalities. The diagnosis BTRBG was not recognized in...
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