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Abdulkarim O Alanazi1, Nouf F Alshammari2, Waleed Alsuhibani2
1Department of Psychiatry, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
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Molybdenum cofactor deficiency type A (MoCD-A) in an 18-year-old male presented with an attenuated phenotype, including developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder. This case highlights the importance of metabolic testing for such complex neurodevelopmental presentations.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Neurology
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Molybdenum cofactor deficiency type A (MoCD-A) is a rare genetic disorder.
- It typically presents in infancy with severe neurological impairment.
Abstract:
We report the case of an 18-year-old male with genetically confirmed molybdenum cofactor deficiency type A (MoCD-A) due to a homozygous pathogenic MOCS1 variant. He presented in infancy with hypotonia and developmental delay and experienced a generalized tonic seizure at 20 months of age, followed by long-term seizure remission. His clinical course was notable for preserved motor function, below-average cognitive ability, marked speech delay, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and prominent inattentive symptoms. Metabolic testing demonstrated elevated urinary xanthine, hypoxanthine, and S-sulfocysteine levels, supporting impaired sulfite oxidase activity. Neuroimaging revealed a small, focal hypodensity in the left basal ganglia without progressive changes. This case illustrates an attenuated phenotype of MoCD-A, with survival into adulthood and detailed neuropsychiatric characterization, expanding the recognized clinical spectrum and underscoring the importance of considering metabolic etiologies in patients with overlapping developmental and behavioral features.
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