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Krabbe disease--clinical profile.

M S Tullu1, M N Muranjan, P P Kondurkar

  • 1Genetics Division, Department of Pediatrics, Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, Maharashtra, India.

Indian Pediatrics
|September 19, 2000
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Krabbe disease (KD) presents with neurodegeneration and seizures in infants, and progressive weakness in older children. Enzyme testing and MRI are crucial for diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Krabbe disease (KD) is a rare, fatal genetic disorder affecting the nervous system.
  • It is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme galactocerebrosidase (GALC).
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are critical for managing KD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical features and diagnostic investigations of children diagnosed with Krabbe disease.
  • To highlight the utility of neuroimaging and enzyme assays in KD diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of hospital records from a tertiary care genetic clinic.
  • Included patients with enzymatically confirmed Krabbe disease.
  • Evaluated clinical presentations, neuroimaging (CT/MRI), and GALC enzyme activity in leukocytes.

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Main Results:

  • Nine children with Krabbe disease were studied, including infantile, late infantile, and juvenile forms.
  • All patients exhibited low or absent GALC activity.
  • Common symptoms included neurodegeneration, seizures, and elevated CSF protein; MRI findings were typical in most cases.

Conclusions:

  • Krabbe disease should be considered in infants with early neurodegeneration and seizures.
  • Investigate Krabbe disease in older children with unexplained progressive ataxia or spastic quadriparesis.
  • MRI can aid diagnosis when enzyme testing is unavailable.