Maple syrup urine disease

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Suspcected inborn error of metabolsim

Patient Data

Age: 13 days
Gender: Male
mri

Nearly symmetrical areas of diffusion restriction involving centrum semiovale , perirolandic white matter, posterior limbs of both internal capsules, bilateral thalamibrainstem, and bilateral cerebellar white matter. Diffusion restriction is also seen involving optic chiasma and optic tracts.

Ventricular system is compressed due to edema.

Case Discussion

Based on the imaging findings, a possibility of maple syrup urine disease was raised, confirmed with further laboratory investigations.

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