A Rare Case of Zellweger Syndrome Associated with Neonatal Ischemic Stroke

Suzi Mansour; Rayanne Mahfouz; Sandy Rabah; Suzanne Borrhomee

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A Rare Case of Zellweger Syndrome Associated with Neonatal Ischemic Stroke

Suzi Mansour, Rayanne Mahfouz, Sandy Rabah, Suzanne Borrhomee

Published in American Journal of Pediatrics (Volume 8, Issue 4)

Received: 25 July 2022 Accepted: 11 August 2022 Published: 21 October 2022

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Abstract

The Zellweger disorders (ZSDs) is a prototype of the peroxisome biosynthesis disorders described as a cerebro-hepato-renal syndrome. It is an autosomal recessive systemic disorder characterized clinically by severe neurologic dysfunction such as profound hypotonia, weakness, neonatal seizures, craniofacial abnormalities, and liver dysfunction. Biochemical screening shows the absence of peroxisomes. Brain MRI finds cortical and white matter abnormalities, but it is not known to be associated with ischemic stroke. Here we report a rare case of a newborn presenting with a profound persistent hypotonia, bilateral clubfeet, and refractory seizure, who is diagnosed with Zellweger syndrome associated with ischemic stroke. Because ischemic neonatal stroke has not yet been described in Zellweger Syndrome, this specific association could lead to even greater diagnosis delay, making the situation harder on the medical team and of course the parents. We believe acknowledging the possibility of ischemic stroke in Zellweger Syndrome could help physicians achieve a diagnosis faster if they encounter a similar case. When we are confronted to refractory seizures in a newborn with an ischemic stroke, physicians must keep searching for arguments in favor of a differential diagnosis, and Zellweger Syndrome is one that should not be overlooked.

Published in	American Journal of Pediatrics (Volume 8, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajp.20220804.16
Page(s)	225-228
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Zellweger Syndrome, Stroke, Hypotonia, Refractory Neonatal Seizure

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Suzi Mansour, Rayanne Mahfouz, Sandy Rabah, Suzanne Borrhomee. A Rare Case of Zellweger Syndrome Associated with Neonatal Ischemic Stroke. Am J Pediatr. 2022;8(4):225-228. doi: 10.11648/j.ajp.20220804.16

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Suzi Mansour

Department of Neonatology, Rene Dubos Hospital, Pontoise, France
Rayanne Mahfouz

Department of Neonatology, Rene Dubos Hospital, Pontoise, France
Sandy Rabah

Department of Neonatology, Rene Dubos Hospital, Pontoise, France
Suzanne Borrhomee

Department of Neonatology, Rene Dubos Hospital, Pontoise, France

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