Ataxia in children: think about vitamin E deficiency ! (comment on: ataxia in children: early recognition and clinical evaluation)

Autor: H. Rahmoune, N. Boutrid, M. Amrane, M. C. Chekkour, B. Bioud
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Italian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol 43, Iss 1, Pp 1-2 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1824-7288
DOI: 10.1186/s13052-017-0378-4
Popis: Abstract A recent article from Pavone et al. published in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics entitled «Ataxia in children: early recognition and clinical evaluation» made an exhaustive overview of the large spectrum of pediatric ataxias. However, we would underline the importance of considering hereditary ataxia due to isolated vitamin E deficiency as a specific and treatable cause of child ataxia. We present a short clinical and therpeutic synopsis of this peculiar genetic etiology, frequently encountred in the mediterranean region.
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