Journal of the peripheral nervous system : JPNS
Intermittent Maple Syrup Urine Disease Presenting With Chronic Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Genetically Confirmed DBT-Related Case
Von Gomes GRF, Filho AEC, Lopes EMS und 5 weiteren.
Inhalt auf Englisch
Abstract
Background and aims: Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is an inherited disorder of branched-chain amino acid metabolism caused by deficiency of the branched-chain α-keto acid dehydrogenase complex. Neurological manifestations predominantly involve the central nervous system, whereas peripheral nervous system involvement has been rarely reported.



