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MRI abnormalities in Behr syndrome

K A Marzan1, T F Barron

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033.

Pediatric Neurology
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
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Behr syndrome's cause is unknown. This case study highlights a child with symptoms like optic atrophy and epilepsy, suggesting a white matter disorder possibly due to a biochemical issue.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Behr syndrome is a rare, progressive neurological disorder characterized by early-onset optic atrophy.
  • Its exact etiology remains largely unknown, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old girl presented with a complex set of symptoms including optic atrophy, ataxia, myoclonic epilepsy, and urinary incontinence.
  • Neurological examination revealed pyramidal tract degeneration, further supporting a progressive neurological condition.

Findings:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated diffuse, symmetric white matter abnormalities.
  • These findings suggest a potential underlying white matter disorder as the basis of Behr syndrome.

Implications:

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  • This case suggests Behr syndrome may stem from an unknown biochemical abnormality affecting white matter development or maintenance.
  • Further research into the biochemical pathways involved in white matter integrity is warranted for improved understanding and potential treatments.