Biotin responsive limb weakness
Adhisivam, B.; Mahto, D.; Mahadevan, S.
Indian Pediatrics 44(3): 228-230
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-6061 PMID: 17413203 Document Number: 609665
We report acute onset quadriplegia in a ten year old boy associated with basal ganglia lesions due to biotin deficiency. Prolonged raw egg consumption was identified as predisposing factor for biotin deficiency. Treatment with biotin resulted in remarkable recovery.
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