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Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 12/2018

14.07.2018 | Scientific Letter

Tay-Sachs Disease Presenting as Refractory Epilepsy with Autistic Regression Secondary to a Novel Mutation in HEXA Gene

verfasst von: Vykuntaraju K. Gowda, Varunvenkat M. Srinivasan, Maya Bhat, Asha Benakappa

Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Ausgabe 12/2018

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To the Editor: Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder due to deficiency of beta hexosaminidase A enzyme. It is caused by mutations in HEXA gene [1]. The prevalence of TSD in general population is 1 in 3,20,000 [2]. We report a child with TSD presenting as autistic regression and refractory epilepsy due to novel mutation. …
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Titel
Tay-Sachs Disease Presenting as Refractory Epilepsy with Autistic Regression Secondary to a Novel Mutation in HEXA Gene
verfasst von
Vykuntaraju K. Gowda
Varunvenkat M. Srinivasan
Maya Bhat
Asha Benakappa
Publikationsdatum
14.07.2018
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Ausgabe 12/2018
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Elektronische ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-018-2741-x

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