Ketogenic diet – A novel treatment for early epileptic encephalopathy due to PIGA deficiency

Charuta Joshi; Diana L. Kolbe; M. Adela Mansilla; Sara Mason; Richard J.H. Smith; Colleen A. Campbell

doi:10.1016/j.braindev.2016.04.004

Ketogenic diet – A novel treatment for early epileptic encephalopathy due to PIGA deficiency

Charuta Joshi, Diana L. Kolbe, M. Adela Mansilla, Sara Mason, Richard J.H. Smith, Colleen A. Campbell

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Abstract

We describe the presentation and workup of two brothers with early-onset epileptic encephalopathy who became seizure-free on a ketogenic diet. Extensive testing culminated in whole exome sequencing, which led to the diagnosis of phosphatidyl inositol glycan biosynthesis class A protein (PIGA) deficiency. This familial case highlights the importance of genetic testing for early-onset epileptic encephalopathies and underscores the potential value of a ketogenic diet in the treatment of this condition.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	848-851
Number of pages	4
Journal	Brain and Development
Volume	38
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.braindev.2016.04.004
State	Published - 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Epileptic encephalopathy
Ketogenic diet
PIGA
Whole exome sequencing

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Developmental Neuroscience
Clinical Neurology

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