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GuidelineDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

A Comprehensive Approach to the Diagnosis of Leigh Syndrome Spectrum.

Manuela Schubert Baldo, Luísa Azevedo, Margarida Paiva Coelho, Esmeralda Martins, Laura Vilarinho

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Guideline in Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Manuela Schubert BaldoResearch and Development Unit, Human Genetics Department, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-5339-2859
Luísa AzevedoUMIB-Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), University of Porto, 4050-346 Porto, Portugal.
Margarida Paiva CoelhoSchool of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6471-4067
Esmeralda MartinsSchool of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
Laura VilarinhoResearch and Development Unit, Human Genetics Department, National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-6186-779X

Funding

COMPUTER AIDED ANALYSIS OF ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHYZ01CT000002 · CIT · COMPUTER RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY · PI BAILEY, JAMES J. · 1985 to 2003
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Intramural NIH HHS Z01 CT000002
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLeigh syndrome spectrum (LSS) is a novel nomenclature that encompasses both classical Leigh syndrome and Leigh-like phenotypes. Given the heterogeneity of disease presentation, a new consensus published recently addressed the main issues and proposed general guidelines towards diagnosis. Based on these recommendations, we developed a simple pipeline that can be useful in the diagnosis of LSS.

methodsWe combined previously published criteria with our own experience to achieve a diagnostic framework that can provide faster satisfactory results with fewer resources.

resultsWe suggest adding basic biochemical tests for amino acids, acylcarnitine, and urinary organic acids as parallel investigations, as these results can be obtained in a short time. This approach characterized 80% of our cohort and promoted specific intervention in 10% of confirmed cases.

conclusionsGenetic studies are crucial in the diagnosis of LSS, but they are time-consuming and might delay tailored interventions. Therefore, we suggest adding more affordable and less complex biochemical studies as primary tests when investigating treatable causes of LSS.

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diagnosisLeigh syndrome spectrummitochondrial disorderneurodegeneration

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PMID39410537
PMCPMC11475613

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