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Atypical presentation of Wolcott-Rallison syndrome with severe Epstein-Barr virus hepatitis, secondary peroxisomal dysfunction and novel neuroimaging features.
BMJ case reports - 24 Aug 2026
Hassoun Mossaab, Malas Ahmad, Khaled Jinane, Hassoun Mohamad
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A female toddler born to consanguineous parents presented with severe Epstein-Barr virus hepatitis, hyperferritinaemia and severe neutropenia, initially suggesting haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. Metabolic screening revealed elevated very-long-chain fatty acids and dicarboxylic aciduria, mimicking a peroxisomal disorder. Brain MRI demonstrated cortical thickening and smoothing that were more pronounced in...
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