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Argininemia: A Treatable Genetic Cause of Progressive Spastic Diplegia Simulating Cerebral Palsy: Case Reports and Literature Review

Department of Pediatrics, Department of Neurology, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Floating Hospital for Children, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA

Joan C. Breen, MD

Department of Neurology, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Floating Hospital for Children, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA

Mary G. Ampola, MD

Department of Pediatrics

N. Paul Rosman, MD

Department of Pediatrics, Department of Neurology, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Floating Hospital for Children, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA

Argininemia, a rare autosomal recessive urea cycle disorder, is caused by a deficiency of arginase, with resulting elevated plasma arginine and ammonia levels. Reports to date have focused little on the neurology of this disorder or the efficacy of treatments. A MEDLINE search revealed 25 previously reported cases, to which we have added two brothers who presented with late onset progressive spastic diplegia. Though their degree of enzyme deficiency was comparable, the severity of their phenotypic abnormalities differed substantially. With dietary therapy, both showed improved cognitive and motor function. Late metabolic crises occurred in both, resulting in death of the less severely affected brother. Based on analysis of our clinical database, we report on the full spectrum of neurologic abnormalities seen in argininemia with particular focus on the accompanying progressive spastic diplegia and its response to treatment; progressive decline in head growth; distinctive neuroradiologic findings; and life-threatening later complications. Current and potential future therapies and long-term outcome are summarized. (J Child Neurol 1997;12:301-309).

Journal of Child Neurology, Vol. 12, No. 5, 301-309 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/088307389701200502


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