3-methylglutaconic aciduria type 7

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3-methylglutaconic aciduria type 7

Synonyms: 3-methylglutaconic aciduria-cataract-neurologic involvement-neutropenia syndrome | MGA7

A rare organic aciduria characterized by increased urinary excretion of 3-methylglutaconic acid variably associated with neutropenia (sometimes causing recurrent severe infections and potentially resulting in leukemia) and progressive neurologic manifestations such as global developmental delay intellectual disability hypotonia movement disorder and seizures. Microcephaly cataract facial dysmorphism growth retardation endocrine abnormalities and cardiomyopathy have also been reported. Brain imaging may show cerebral or cerebellar atrophy or abnormalities of the basal ganglia.

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