Abstract
Profound biotinidase deficiency was diagnosed in a 28-day old infant with seizures-like infantile spasms, alopecia and erythematous rash. Clinical signs improved dramatically with biotine treatment. Clinical features of biotinidase deficiency are discussed.
Keywords: biotinidaz eksikliği, biotin, infantil spazm, biotinidase deficiency, biotine, infantile spasms
How to Cite
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Şenses DA, Şimşek E, Keskin NEYM, Kocabay K. Biotinidase deficiency in a four-week-old infant with infantile spasms. Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Dergisi 2006; 49: 121-4. Available from: https://cshd.org.tr/article/view/466