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Metabolic crises, recurrent, with variable encephalomyopathic features and neurologic regression

Summary

Recurrent metabolic crises with variable encephalomyopathic features and neurologic regression (MECREN) is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder with a highly variable phenotype. Most affected individuals present in the first years of life with episodic lactic acidosis associated with illness or stress, resulting in transient or permanent neurologic dysfunction. Some patients may recover, whereas others show subsequent variable developmental regression of motor and cognitive skills. Other features may include dystonia, hypotonia with inability to sit or walk, seizures, and abnormal signals in the basal ganglia. There is significant phenotypic heterogeneity, even among patients with the same mutation (summary by Almannai et al., 2018). [from OMIM]

Available tests

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Clinical tests (14 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

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  • Also known as: MECREN, SLC25A42
    Summary: solute carrier family 25 member 42

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