Conditions / Genetic

PHGDH deficiency

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A serine deficiency that has_material_basis_in deficiency of phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase which results in a disruption of L-serine biosynthesis.

Signs and symptoms

  • Hypertonia
  • Spastic tetraplegia
  • Hypsarrhythmia
  • Seizure
  • Adducted thumb
  • Reduced 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase activity
  • Nystagmus
  • Primary microcephaly
  • Developmental cataract
  • Megaloblastic anemia

Also known as: PHOSPHOGLYCERATE DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY