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Biotinidase Deficiency, a Rare but Treatable Inborn Error of Metabolism

Abstract

Biotinidase deficiency (BTD) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder with predominant dermatogical and neurological manifestations, which if untreated leads to severe neurological sequelae. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment with biotin prevents further progression of neurological symptoms and resolution of cutaneous features. We report an interesting case of four and half year male child presenting with seizures, developmental delay with non …

Authors

Rup AR; Dash AK; Behera JR; Patanaik S; Jain MK

Journal

Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, Vol. 41, No. 2, pp. 270–273

Publisher

Nepal Paediatric Society

DOI

10.3126/jnps.v41i2.32749

ISSN

1990-7974