Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency has been linked to 5-fluorouracil toxicity, but patients may present a wide clinical spectrum. We describe a 1-year-old Tunisian girl with a dramatic onset of neurological symptoms suggesting the possible triggering role of environmental factors.

Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency and acute neurological presentation

FIUMARA, Agata;BARONE, RITA MARIA ELISA;
2003-01-01

Abstract

Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency has been linked to 5-fluorouracil toxicity, but patients may present a wide clinical spectrum. We describe a 1-year-old Tunisian girl with a dramatic onset of neurological symptoms suggesting the possible triggering role of environmental factors.
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