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ArticleCureus2024

An Unusual Presentation of Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency: A Fatal Case of Severe Progressive Seizures in a Four-Month-Old Infant.

Sara Idkaidak, Lila H Abu-Hilal, Duha I Barghouthi, Osama Atawneh, Abdelrazzaq Abumayaleh, Firas Alqarajeh

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Sara IdkaidakPediatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, PSE.
Lila H Abu-HilalGeneral Practice, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, PSE.
Duha I BarghouthiFaculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, PSE.
Osama AtawnehPediatrics, Pediatric Medicine, Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Hospital, Hebron, PSE.
Abdelrazzaq AbumayalehPediatrics, Pediatric Medicine, Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Hospital, Hebron, PSE.
Firas AlqarajehPediatrics, Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Hospital, Hebron, PSE.

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Abstract

Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH) deficiency is a rare genetic condition with approximately 450 patients reported worldwide, inherited in an autosomal recessive manner affecting gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) metabolism, characterized by varied clinical features. We report a fetal case of a four-month-old female infant presenting with severe, progressive seizures leading to fatality. Despite aggressive medical interventions, including multiple antiepileptic medications and a ketogenic diet, the patient's condition deteriorated rapidly. Genetic testing revealed a homozygous mutation in the aldehyde dehydrogenase 5 family member A1 (ALDH5A1) gene. This present case emphasizes the difficulties in controlling SSADH deficiency and emphasizes the necessity for additional studies on successful therapy approaches.

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fatal outcomegamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba)pediatric seizurerare genetic diseasesssadh

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PMCPMC11095822

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