Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency

Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency:

Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency: Introduction
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Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency: Introduction

Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency: A rare disorder of amino acid metabolism characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme called glutamate decarboxylase which causes seizures that will only respond to pyridoxine (vitamin B6). More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency is available below.

Symptoms of Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency

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Misdiagnosis of Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency

Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency: Related Patient Stories

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Causes of Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency

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Less Common Symptoms of Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency

Dilated brain ventricle
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Misdiagnosis and Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency

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Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency

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Definitions of Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Glutamate decarboxylase deficiency as a "rare disease".
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