A Case of Knobloch Syndrome With Lens Dislocation Resembling Homocystinuria [PDF]
ABSTRACT We report a 39‐year‐old woman with lifelong visual impairment who presented in June 2024 with progressive visual deterioration in her right eye. Ophthalmologic evaluation revealed severe high myopia, vitreoretinal degeneration, phthisis bulbi of the left eye, and downward lens dislocation of the right eye.
Elnaz Asadollahzadeh +4 more
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Knuckle, Knuckle, Dimple, Dimple: Do Not Miss A Diagnostic Opportunity [PDF]
Archibald's metacarpal sign is characterized by dimpling over the knuckles when the fist is clenched, resulting from relative shortening of the fourth and fifth metacarpals compared with the third. ABSTRACT Turner syndrome (TS) often presents with subtle or overlooked clinical signs, contributing to frequent diagnostic delays. We describe the case of a
Maria Chiara Pellegrin +4 more
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Isolated aortic root dilation in homocystinuria [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Vascular complications in homocystinuria have been known for many years, but there have been no reports to date on involvement of the ascending aorta.
Davison, JE +8 more
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Effect of pyridoxine treatment of a homocystinuric patient on the urinary excretion of some sulfur-containing amino acids [PDF]
The effect of pyridoxine treatment of a homocystinuric patient on the urinary excretion of some sulfur-containing amino acids was studied and the following results were obtained.
Ikegami, T. +3 more
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Inherited metabolic epilepsies–established diseases, new approaches
Abstract Inherited metabolic epilepsies (IMEs) represent the inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs) in which epilepsy is a prevailing component, often determining other neurodevelopmental outcomes associated with the disorder. The different metabolic pathways affected by individual IMEs are the basis of their rarity and heterogeneity.
Itay Tokatly Latzer, Phillip L. Pearl
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The Swedish National Pediatric Cataract Register (PECARE): Coexisting systemic disorders 2007–2023
Abstract Purpose To analyse the frequency and type of coexisting systemic disorders in children operated on for cataract in Sweden. Methods Data were retrieved from the Swedish National Pediatric Cataract Register (PECARE) for children operated between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2023 (n = 975), including follow‐ups at age 1, 2, 5 and 10 ...
David Wackerberg +9 more
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A Novel Multimodal LC–MS/MS Panel for the Comprehensive Diagnosis of Neurometabolic Disorders in CSF
ABSTRACT Metabolic testing of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is essential for early diagnosis of neurometabolic disorders. However, the large number of differential diagnoses, the phenotypic variance within a clinical picture, and the disease rarity complicate targeted metabolic diagnostics.
Stine Christ +8 more
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Homocystinuria, a Possible Solution of the Akhenaten’s Mystery [PDF]
Pharaoh Amenophis IV (Amenhotep IV), also known as Akhenaten, is the most mysterious person in Egyptian history and he still remains the object of academic argues. This revolutionary king introduced a new concept in Egyptian religion and arts.
Boris Brkljačić +5 more
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Spectrum of patients with hypermethioninemia based on neonatal screening tests over 14 years [PDF]
Purpose : The neonatal screening test for homocystinuria primarily measures methionine by using a dried blood specimen. We investigated the incidence and clinical manifestations of homocystinuria, isolated hypermethioninemia, and transient ...
Blom +27 more
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ABSTRACT Cobalamin C (cblC) disease is the most common disorder of Vitamin B12 activation. The early‐onset form presents within the first few months of life, with some patients identified through newborn screening (NBS). However, despite early detection and optimal treatment, patient outcomes remain poor, with intellectual impairment and progressive ...
Arthavan Selvanathan +7 more
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