1989
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.1989.tb08416.x
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A Child with Refsum's Disease: Successful Treatment with Diet and Plasma Exchange

Abstract: SUMMARY A child with Refsum's disease presented with cardiac failure, marked muscle wasting, weakness and inco‐ordination. Management with multiple plasma exchanges and dietary restriction of phytanic acid intake has reversed the disabling features of the disease, although levels still remain higher than target values. Low phytanic acid intake is being achieved by restriction of total fat to 10 to 12g/day, while allowing free amounts of fruit and green vegetables. RÉSUMÉ Un enfant atteint de maladie de Refsum:… Show more

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“…Acute infantile presentations, however, have been reported. 3,4 We report the treatment of a young girl diagnosed with mild neurological but severe ophthalmological symptoms of Refsum disease. Upon reaching her majority, the patient consented to the publication of her case.…”
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“…Acute infantile presentations, however, have been reported. 3,4 We report the treatment of a young girl diagnosed with mild neurological but severe ophthalmological symptoms of Refsum disease. Upon reaching her majority, the patient consented to the publication of her case.…”
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confidence: 99%