Pyridoxine-Dependent Seizures
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General Discussion
Pyridoxine-dependent seizures (PDS) is a rare cause of stubborn, difficult to control, (intractable) neonatal seizures, of which more than 100 cases have now been reported in the medical literature. PDS presents in a variety of forms with variable signs and symptoms (phenotypically heterogeneous). The one clinical feature characteristic of all patients with PDS is intractable seizures that are not controlled with anticonvulsants but which do respond both clinically and on EEG (electroencephalographically) to large daily supplements of pyridoxine. These patients are not pyridoxine-deficient. They are metabolically dependent on the vitamin. In other words, without supplemental pyridoxine, the patient's blood level of pyridoxine is normal but the patient will experience seizures. With supplemental pyridoxine, the patient's pyridoxine blood is normal or elevated, but the patient will not experience seizures. Pyridoxine therapy will be required for life.
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Last Updated: 9/17/2007
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