Neonatal presentation of coenzyme Q10 deficiency.

Rahman, S; Hargreaves, I; Clayton, P; Heales, S · J Pediatr · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a neonate with ubiquinone deficiency. Skeletal muscle analysis revealed markedly diminished mitochondrial complex II + III activity that could be restored by addition of a ubiquinone analogue. Ubiquinone deficiency was confirmed by high-performance liquid chromatography. Oral ubiquinone therapy was not associated with clinical improvement; the patient died at 2 years.

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