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Table 8.

Recommended Surveillance for Individuals with Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency

ManifestationEvaluationFrequency/Comment
Essential
amino acid
deficiency
Measurement of essential amino acids 1Routinely in those on cysteine-restricted low-protein diet w/restriction of whole natural protein
Neurologic
signs/
symptoms
  • Monitor those w/seizures as clinically indicated.
  • Assess for new manifestations incl seizures, changes in tone, mvmt disorders, & headaches.
At each visit
Delayed
acquisition of
developmental
milestones
Monitor developmental milestones.
  • Neuropsychological testing using age-appropriate standardized assessment batteries
  • Standardized quality-of-life assessment tools for affected persons & parents/caregivers
As needed
Poor growth Measurement of growth & head circumferenceAt each visit
Motor
dysfunction
Physical medicine, OT/PT assessment of mobility, self-help skills
Ectopia lentis Ophthalmology evalAs clinically indicated or at least annually
Miscellaneous/
Other
Assess family need for social work support (e.g., palliative / respite care, home nursing, other local resources) & care coordination.At each visit

OT = occupational therapy; PT = physical therapy

1.

Which may include phenylalanine, valine, threonine, tryptophan, methionine, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, and histidine

From: Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency

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