On the edge-A diagnostic odyssey

Clin Case Rep. 2022 Apr 7;10(4):e05688. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.5688. eCollection 2022 Apr.

Abstract

The diagnostic odyssey of a child with epileptic encephalopathy was resolved by rapid whole genome sequencing. This identified a rare form of pyridoxine responsive epilepsy due to a pathogenic variant in PLPBP. Access to such potentially life-changing diagnostic technology needs to expand in a thoughtful and equitable manner.

Keywords: PLPBP; diagnostic odyssey; narrative medicine; pyridoxine responsive seizures.

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  • Case Reports