Brown-vialetto-van laere syndrome: A novel diagnosis to a common presentation

Authors

Qalab Abbas, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Sidra Kaleem Jafri, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Sidra Ishaque, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Arshalooz Rahman, Aga Khan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Report

Department

Paediatrics and Child Health

Abstract

Brown-Vialetto-Van Laere syndrome (BVVLS) or riboflavin transporter deficiency (OMIM 211530) is a rare treatable autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder. This condition is associated with progressive pontobulbar palsy. We describe the clinical course of a 16-month-old boy with BVVLS and a novel homozygous mutation from Pakistan. Our patient presented with stridor and respiratory insufficiency. Hearing loss which is the most common sign of this condition was absent, making it an unusual presentation of BVVLS. His examination revealed ptosis and tongue fasciculation. His riboflavin receptor mutational analysis showed the homozygous mutation in the SLC52A3 gene. Per oral riboflavin was administered, and subsequently, he was able to be weaned off the ventilator. Now the child is improving and attaining developmental milestones.

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Publication (Name of Journal)

BMJ Case Reports

Recommended Citation

Abbas, Q., Jafri, S. K., Ishaque, S., Rahman, A. (2018). Brown-vialetto-van laere syndrome: A novel diagnosis to a common presentation. BMJ Case Reports.
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