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Congenital brain dysgenesis due to glutamine synthetase deficiency

Synonyms
GLUTAMINE SYNTHASE DEFICIENCY, CONGENITAL SYSTEMIC; Glutamine deficiency, congenital; Glutamine synthetase deficiency, congenital systemic
Modes of inheritance
Autosomal recessive inheritance (Orphanet)

Summary

Congenital glutamine deficiency (GLND) is a severe autosomal recessive disorder characterized by onset at birth of encephalopathy, lack of normal development, seizures, and hypotonia associated with variable brain abnormalities (summary by Haberle et al., 2011). [from OMIM]

Available tests

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Clinical tests (22 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

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  • Also known as: DEE116, GLNS, GS, PIG43, PIG59, GLUL
    Summary: glutamate-ammonia ligase

Clinical features

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