Journal article
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