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  • Title: Biotin responsive limb weakness.
    Author: Adhisivam B, Mahto D, Mahadevan S.
    Journal: Indian Pediatr; 2007 Mar; 44(3):228-30. PubMed ID: 17413203.
    Abstract:
    We report acute onset quadriplegia in a ten year old boy associated with basal ganglia lesions due to biotin deficiency. Prolonged raw egg consumption was identified as predisposing factor for biotin deficiency. Treatment with biotin resulted in remarkable recovery.
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