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Congenital skull fracture as a presentation of Menkes disease

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2000

Tim Ubhi
Affiliation:
University Department of Paediatrics, St James' University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
Ashley Reece
Affiliation:
Neonatal Unit, Department of Paediatrics, St James' University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
Adam Craig
Affiliation:
Department of Molecular Medicine, St James' University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
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Abstract

We report the rare presentation of Menkes disease with a congenital skull fracture, intracerebral bleeding, and seizures. The diagnosis was made at 3 months of age based on the characteristic features of the syndrome, by which time the child experienced uncontrollable seizures. Following progressive neurodegeneration, death occurred at 3 years of age. The prognosis in Menkes disease is dependent on early copper-histidine therapy. Effective treatment has led to children surviving into adulthood. Diagnosing the syndrome during the neonatal period is difficult. There are no published reports of congenital skull fracture as a presenting sign of Menkes disease. It is concluded that Menkes disease should be considered in any child who presents with congenital skull fracture as early diagnosis and treatment significantly improve the outcome.

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Case Reports
Copyright
© 2000 Mac Keith Press

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