Holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency

Holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency

Definition

A rare, early-onset and life-threatening, multiple carboxylase deficiency that when left untreated, is characterized by vomiting, tachypnea, irritability, lethargy, exfoliative dermatitis, and seizures that can worsen to coma and death.

Also known as early-onset multiple carboxylase deficiency, holocarboxylase synthase deficiency, holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency, neonatal multiple carboxylase deficiency — per MONDO

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