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Isolated vitamin E deficiency and progressive ataxia
R J Rayner1, R Doran, S H Roussounis
1Regional Child Development Centre, St James's University Hospital, Leeds.
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Isolated vitamin E deficiency can cause progressive spinocerebellar syndrome in children. Measuring serum vitamin E is crucial for diagnosing unexplained ataxia, and replacement therapy can improve neurological symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Progressive spinocerebellar syndrome is a debilitating neurological disorder.
- Vitamin E deficiency can manifest with neurological symptoms, including ataxia.
- Diagnosis of vitamin E deficiency is essential for effective treatment.