A novel association between cerebral sinovenous thrombosis and nonketotic hyperglycinemia in a neonate

Lethargy in newborns usually indicates central nervous system dysfunction, and many conditions such as cerebrovascular events, infections, and metabolic diseases should be considered in the differential diagnosis. Nonketotic hyperglycinemia is an autosomal recessive error of glycine metabolism, char...

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Published in:Korean journal of pediatrics 2015, Vol.58 (6), p.230-233
Main Authors: Yurttutan, Sadik, Oncel, Mehmet Yekta, Yurttutan, Nursel, Degirmencioglu, Halil, Uras, Nurdan, Dilmen, Ugur
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Language:Korean
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Summary:Lethargy in newborns usually indicates central nervous system dysfunction, and many conditions such as cerebrovascular events, infections, and metabolic diseases should be considered in the differential diagnosis. Nonketotic hyperglycinemia is an autosomal recessive error of glycine metabolism, characterized by myoclonic jerks, hypotonia, hiccups, apnea, and progressive lethargy that may progress to encephalopathy or even death. Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis is a rare condition with various clinical presentations such as seizures, cerebral edema, lethargy, and encephalopathy. Here, we report the case of a newborn infant who presented with progressive lethargy. An initial diagnosis of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis was followed by confirmation of the presence of nonketotic hyperglycinemia.
ISSN:1738-1061
2092-7258