
D BI-FUNCTIONAL PROTEIN DEFICIENCY
WHAT IS D-BIFUNCTIONAL PROTEIN DEFICIENCY
Bifunctional enzyme deficiency was first described in 1989. D bi-finctional protein deficiency is a rare, congenital (present at birth) disorder characterized by a single enzyme defect in peroxisomal assembely.
CLINICAL FEATURES
Neurological features include Hypotonia , Poor suck, Head lag, Absent Moro reflex, Excessive startle, Absent deep tendon reflexes, Seizures, Delayed development, macrocephaly and lukeodystrophy
Other abnormalities include flared ribs, flat chest, Incomplete eye closure, Expressionless face, tented mouth and High arched palate.
WHAT IS THE PROGNOSIS
The prognosis for indviaidauls with d bi-functional protein deficiency is poor, death usualy occurs within the first year of life.
TREATMENT
There is no cure for d bi-functional protein deficiency, nor is there a standard course of treatment. Infections should be guarded against to prevent such complications as pneumonia and respiratory distress. Other treatment is symptomatic and supportive

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