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Background:

  • CD59 deficiency is a rare inherited disorder.
  • It presents with severe neurological complications in early infancy.
  • Hemolytic anemia is a common associated symptom.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the clinical characteristics and neurological outcomes of eight children with CD59 deficiency.
  • To understand the spectrum of neurological manifestations in this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of clinical data and ancillary tests.
  • Included neuroimaging, neurophysiological studies, and laboratory investigations.

Main Results:

  • All patients experienced Guillain-Barre syndrome in infancy, progressing to chronic axonal neuropathy.
  • Recurrent stroke and acute necrotizing encephalopathy occurred in two patients each.
  • Hemolytic anemia requiring transfusion was reported in six patients.

Conclusions:

  • Inherited CD59 deficiency is an autosomal recessive disorder with severe neurological consequences.
  • Standard immunotherapies offer transient benefits; eculizumab may be life-saving.
  • Genetic counseling is essential for affected families.