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Judy RL, Reynolds JL, Jnah AJ. Identifying Metabolic Diseases That Precipitate Neonatal Seizures. Neonatal Netw 2024; 43:139-147. [PMID: 38816225 DOI: 10.1891/nn-2023-0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Although a rare cause of neonatal seizures, inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) remain an essential component of a comprehensive differential diagnosis for poorly controlled neonatal epilepsy. Diagnosing neonatal-onset metabolic conditions proves a difficult task for clinicians; however, routine state newborn screening panels now include many IEMs. Three in particular-pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, maple syrup urine disease, and Zellweger spectrum disorders-are highly associated with neonatal epilepsy and neurocognitive injury yet are often misdiagnosed. As research surrounding biomarkers for these conditions is emerging and gene sequencing technologies are advancing, clinicians are beginning to better establish early identification strategies for these diseases. In this literature review, the authors aim to present clinicians with an innovative clinical guide highlighting IEMs associated with neonatal-onset seizures, with the goal of promoting quality care and safety.
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Arntsen V, Jamali A, Sikiric A, Kristensen E, Tangeraas T, Kupliauskiene G, Stefansdottir S, Bindoff LA, Sand T, Brodtkorb E. Utility and limitations of EEG in the diagnosis and management of ALDH7A1-related pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy. A retrospective observational study. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1355861. [PMID: 38419708 PMCID: PMC10899485 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1355861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Purpose Pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy due to ALDH7A1 variants (PDE-ALDH7A1) is a rare disorder, presenting typically with severe neonatal, epileptic encephalopathy. Early diagnosis is imperative to prevent uncontrolled seizures. We have explored the role of EEG in the diagnosis and management of PDE. Methods A total of 13 Norwegian patients with PDE-ALDH7A1 were identified, of whom five had reached adult age. Altogether 163 EEG recordings were assessed, 101 from the 1st year of life. Results Median age at seizure onset was 9 h (IQR 41), range 1 h-6 days. Median delay from first seizure to first pyridoxine injection was 2 days (IQR 5.5). An EEG burst suppression pattern was seen in eight patients (62%) during the first 5 days of life. Eleven patients had recordings during pyridoxine injections: in three, immediate EEG improvement correlated with seizure control, whereas in six, no change of epileptiform activity occurred. Of these six, one had prompt clinical effect, one had delayed effect (< 1 day), one had no effect, one had uncertain effect, and another had more seizures. A patient without seizures at time of pyridoxine trial remained seizure free for 6 days. Two patients with prompt clinical effect had increased paroxysmal activity, one as a conversion to burst suppression. Autonomic seizures in the form of apnoea appeared to promote respiratory distress and were documented by EEG in one patient. EEG follow-up in adult age did not show signs of progressing encephalopathy. Conclusion A neonatal burst suppression EEG pattern should raise the suspicion of PDE-ALDH7A1. Respiratory distress is common; isolated apnoeic seizures may contribute. EEG responses during pyridoxine trials are diverse, often with poor correlation to immediate clinical effect. Reliance on single trials may lead to under-recognition of this treatable condition. Pyridoxine should be continued until results from biomarkers and genetic testing are available.
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- Vibeke Arntsen
- Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, St. Olav University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, Center for Computational Neuroscience, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Neurohabilitation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine (K1), University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Norwegian National Unit for Newborn Screening, Division of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine (K1), University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, St. Olav University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, St. Olav University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Chauhan A, Tripathi S, Kumar M. Pyridoxine-Dependent Epilepsy With Poor Neurodevelopmental Outcome: Case Report. Pediatr Neurol 2023; 149:53-55. [PMID: 37776661 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2023.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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Pyridoxine-dependent seizures are a rare cause of recurrent seizures in the neonatal period that are resistant to most of the antiepileptic medications, but respond to pyridoxine. There is a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, and in the absence of biochemical markers, clinical diagnosis is often delayed. We report a case of neonatal seizures that initially responded to antiepileptic drugs but later presented with intractable seizures and metabolic abnormalities. Clinical exome sequencing was suggestive of ALDH7A1 mutation.
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- Avantika Chauhan
- Senior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Professor (Junior Grade), Department of Pediatrics, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Professor, Department of Pediatrics, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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