Abstract |
Classic homocystinuria is due to deficiency of cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS), a pyridoxine-dependent enzyme that, depending on the molecular variants, may be co-factor responsive. Elevated methionine is often used as the primary analyte to detect CBS deficiency (CBSD) on newborn screening (NBS), but is limited by increased detection of other biochemical disorders with less clear clinical significance such as methionine aminotransferase (MAT) I/III heterozygotes. Our state has implemented a two-tier NBS algorithm for CBSD that successfully reduced the number of MATI/III heterozygotes, yet effectively detected a mild, co-factor responsive form of CBSD. After initial diagnosis, newborns with CBSD often undergo a pyridoxine challenge with high-dose pyridoxine to determine responsiveness. Here we describe our NBS-identified patient with a mild form of pyridoxine responsive CBSD who developed respiratory failure and rhabdomyolysis consistent with pyridoxine toxicity during a pyridoxine challenge. This case highlights the need for weight-based dosing and duration recommendations for pyridoxine challenge in neonates.
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Authors | Elizabeth G Ames, Anthony J Scott, Kara B Pappas, Shawn M Moloney, Robert L Conway, Ayesha Ahmad |
Journal | American journal of medical genetics. Part A
(Am J Med Genet A)
Vol. 182
Issue 11
Pg. 2704-2708
(11 2020)
ISSN: 1552-4833 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 32820583
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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Copyright | © 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC. |
Chemical References |
- Vitamin B Complex
- Cystathionine beta-Synthase
- Pyridoxine
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Topics |
- Cystathionine beta-Synthase
(deficiency, genetics)
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Female
- Homocystinuria
(drug therapy, genetics, pathology)
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Neonatal Screening
(methods)
- Prognosis
- Pyridoxine
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Respiratory Insufficiency
(chemically induced, pathology)
- Rhabdomyolysis
(chemically induced, pathology)
- Vitamin B Complex
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
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