Unveiling a de novo variant: Clinical progression and management challenges in a case of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy – A case report

Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs), such as SYNGAP1 -related DEE, are marked by severe developmental delays and pharmaco-resistant seizures due to specific genetic variants. This case report focuses on a 9-year-old male with a de novo SYNGAP1 variant (c.1267del, p.Tyr423Metfs*17), i...

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Main Authors: Norma E de León Ojeda, Fridha V Villalpando-Vargas, Fabrizio A Mortola, Juan C Barrera de Leon, Tania P Sánchez-Murguía, Jonathan A Cisneros-Orozco, Alioth Guerrero-Aranda
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Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X241302964
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author Norma E de León Ojeda
Fridha V Villalpando-Vargas
Fabrizio A Mortola
Juan C Barrera de Leon
Tania P Sánchez-Murguía
Jonathan A Cisneros-Orozco
Alioth Guerrero-Aranda
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description Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs), such as SYNGAP1 -related DEE, are marked by severe developmental delays and pharmaco-resistant seizures due to specific genetic variants. This case report focuses on a 9-year-old male with a de novo SYNGAP1 variant (c.1267del, p.Tyr423Metfs*17), illustrating the diagnostic and treatment challenges. Initially experiencing developmental delays and later, misdiagnosed tics, he was diagnosed with epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia at seven. His case includes key SYNGAP1 encephalopathy symptoms: intellectual disability, behavioral issues, and generalized epilepsy resistant to antiseizure medication. The identification of a specific variant adds to our knowledge, suggesting the necessity of considering SYNGAP1 -related DEE for unexplained neurodevelopmental delays and seizures. This case underlines the need for a personalized treatment approach focusing on quality of life and symptom management, advancing our understanding and treatment practices for genetic developmental and epileptic encephalopathy.
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spelling doaj-art-fd1d83a9336a40fdb91cf16847752cd32024-11-26T19:03:42ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open Medical Case Reports2050-313X2024-11-011210.1177/2050313X241302964Unveiling a de novo variant: Clinical progression and management challenges in a case of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy – A case reportNorma E de León Ojeda0Fridha V Villalpando-Vargas1Fabrizio A Mortola2Juan C Barrera de Leon3Tania P Sánchez-Murguía4Jonathan A Cisneros-Orozco5Alioth Guerrero-Aranda6Epilepsy Clinic, Hospital “Country 2000” Guadalajara, Jalisco, MéxicoUniversity of Guadalajara, “Los Valles University Center” Ameca, Jalisco, MéxicoNeurosurgery Department, Hospital “Fray A. Alcalde” Guadalajara, Jalisco, MéxicoUniversity of Guadalajara, “Los Valles University Center” Ameca, Jalisco, MéxicoUniversity of Guadalajara, “Health Sciences University Center” Guadalajara, Jalisco, MéxicoEpilepsy Clinic, Hospital “Country 2000” Guadalajara, Jalisco, MéxicoUniversity of Guadalajara, “Los Valles University Center” Ameca, Jalisco, MéxicoDevelopmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs), such as SYNGAP1 -related DEE, are marked by severe developmental delays and pharmaco-resistant seizures due to specific genetic variants. This case report focuses on a 9-year-old male with a de novo SYNGAP1 variant (c.1267del, p.Tyr423Metfs*17), illustrating the diagnostic and treatment challenges. Initially experiencing developmental delays and later, misdiagnosed tics, he was diagnosed with epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia at seven. His case includes key SYNGAP1 encephalopathy symptoms: intellectual disability, behavioral issues, and generalized epilepsy resistant to antiseizure medication. The identification of a specific variant adds to our knowledge, suggesting the necessity of considering SYNGAP1 -related DEE for unexplained neurodevelopmental delays and seizures. This case underlines the need for a personalized treatment approach focusing on quality of life and symptom management, advancing our understanding and treatment practices for genetic developmental and epileptic encephalopathy.https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X241302964
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Juan C Barrera de Leon
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Jonathan A Cisneros-Orozco
Alioth Guerrero-Aranda
Unveiling a de novo variant: Clinical progression and management challenges in a case of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy – A case report
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
title Unveiling a de novo variant: Clinical progression and management challenges in a case of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy – A case report
title_full Unveiling a de novo variant: Clinical progression and management challenges in a case of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy – A case report
title_fullStr Unveiling a de novo variant: Clinical progression and management challenges in a case of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy – A case report
title_full_unstemmed Unveiling a de novo variant: Clinical progression and management challenges in a case of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy – A case report
title_short Unveiling a de novo variant: Clinical progression and management challenges in a case of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy – A case report
title_sort unveiling a de novo variant clinical progression and management challenges in a case of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy a case report
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