Autoszomális recesszív
Caused by changes in both copies of ALDH5A1, which encodes the enzyme that breaks down succinic semialdehyde in GABA metabolism. GABA and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) build up, and raised GHB in urine is a key test finding.
Tünetek és jelek
Developmental delay, especially of speech and language, intellectual disability and low muscle tone are typical. Behavioural differences such as hyperactivity, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviour and sleep problems are common. About half of people have seizures or ataxia, and seizures and behavioural problems tend to worsen around late childhood or early adolescence.
Mit változtat a diagnózis
Care is symptomatic, with developmental and behavioural support and seizure treatment; valproate is generally avoided. Carrier testing of relatives and genetic counselling are available.
Vizsgált gének
Más néven
4-hydroxybutyric aciduria; gamma-hydroxybutyric aciduria; gamma-hydroxybutyricaciduria; SSADH deficiency; SSADHD
