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GM3 synthase deficiency

Disease Summary
Associated Targets (1)
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GARD Rare
Mondo Description GM3 synthase deficiency is characterized by recurrent seizures (epilepsy) and problems with brain development. Within the first few weeks after birth, affected infants become irritable and develop feeding difficulties and vomiting that prevent them from growing and gaining weight at the usual rate. Seizures begin within the first year of life and worsen over time. Multiple types of seizures are possible, including generalized tonic-clonic seizures (also known as grand mal seizures), which cause muscle rigidity, convulsions, and loss of consciousness. Some affected children also experience prolonged episodes of seizure activity called nonconvulsive status epilepticus. The seizures associated with GM3 synthase deficiency tend to be resistant (refractory) to treatment with antiseizure medications.
Uniprot Description A rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by infantile onset of severe, recurrent and refractory seizures, failure to thrive, psychomotor delay, developmental stagnation, and cortical blindness. Deafness is observed in some patients. Affected individuals have patches of skin hypo- or hyperpigmentation on the trunk, face, and extremities.
Mondo Term and Equivalent IDs
MONDO:0018274:  GM3 synthase deficiency
GARD:0012059: 
Orphanet:370933: 
SCTID:722762005: 
UMLS:C1836824: 
UMLS:CN204860: