Gaucher’s Disease, Myoclonic Seizures after Splenectomy: A Case Report
Journal Title: Neuro – Open Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Gaucher’s Disease (GD) is the most prevalent lysosomal storage disorder, resulting from the accumulation of glucocerebrosidase in the cells of macrophagemonocyte system due to a deficiency in lysosomal glucocerebrosidase. Here we report a case of GD, a patient that presented with myoclonic seizures after splenectomy, was just diagnosed as myoclonic seizures at first attending a neurologist. GD is so rare that it is easily missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis in the clinic. When neurologists engage a patient presented with myoclonic seizures, it is importance to collect more information about his medical and family history, have him done essential examinations, especially of children with unexplained splenomegaly.
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Fu-Hua Peng
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