Severe isolated sulfide oxidase deficiency with a novel mutation.

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BACKGROUND: Isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency (ISOD), caused by mutations in SUOX gene, is an autosomal recessive disease manifesting with early onset seizures, developmental delay, microcephaly, and spasticity. It mimics hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in the neonatal period and is characterized by progressive severe neurological impairment due to accumulation of toxic metabolites. CASE: This report...

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