Child GM1 Gangliosidosis – Case Report

Authors

  • Andréia Farias Alquimim
  • Bárbara Pessoa de Matos
  • Renato Vilas Boas Antunes
  • Luciana Valadares Cavalcanti
  • Thamíris Barreiros dos Santos
  • Augusto Castelli von Atzingen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v16n2.6976

Keywords:

Gangliosidosis, Infantile, Ganglioside.

Abstract

Introduction: Gangliosidosis is a disease characterized by accumulation of the ganglioside substrate in lysosomes due to beta-galactosidase enzyme deficiency. It is a rare disorder, with an incidence of 1: 100,000 to 200,000. Clinically the patients pres-  ent varying degrees of neurodegeneration and skeletal changes, categorized by  the gravity and residual activity of beta-galactosidase, being able to occur facial dysmorphism, hepatosplenomegaly, skeletal dysplasia, red macular spots, blind- ness and early death. Objectiv: Delayed neuropsychomotor development associated with degeneration of the central nervous system may lead the patient to progressive generalized muscular hypotonia, evolving into seizures and convulsive seizures. We report a case of male patient, presenting changes in neuropsychomotor devel- opment since eight months of age, with diagnostic elucidation through clinical exam, imaging and laboratory tests. Method: Search in digital databases for scientific articles that discuss gangliosidoses. Results/conclusion: Gangliosidosis is rare disorder, which makes reporting an important source of research.

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Author Biographies

Andréia Farias Alquimim

Médica residente em radiologia no Hospital das clínicas Samuel Liânio

Bárbara Pessoa de Matos

Médica residente em radiologia no Hospital das clínicas Samuel Liânio

Renato Vilas Boas Antunes

Médico residente em radiologia no Hospital das clínicas Samuel Liânio

Luciana Valadares Cavalcanti

Médica residente em radiologia no Hospital das clínicas Samuel Liânio

Thamíris Barreiros dos Santos

Augusto Castelli von Atzingen

Ginecologista e obstetra/Radiologista chefe no Hospital das Clínicas Samuel Libânio

 


Published

2017-10-04

How to Cite

1.
Alquimim AF, Matos BP de, Antunes RVB, Cavalcanti LV, Santos TB dos, Atzingen AC von. Child GM1 Gangliosidosis – Case Report. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2017 Oct. 4 [cited 2024 Jul. 4];16(2):289-92. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/6976

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Section

Cases studies