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Normalisation of severe cranial CT scan abnormalities after biotin in a case of biotinidase deficiency

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  1. Divisions of ‘Emma Kinderziekenhuis’ Children's AMC and Clinical Chemistry, Academic Medical Centre, Meibergdreef 9, NL-1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    H. D. Bakker, M. Westra, W. C. G. Overweg-Plandsoen, J. H. Sillevis Smitt, N. G. G. M. Abeling, R. J. A. Wanders, R. B. H. Schutgens & A. H. van Gennip

  2. Department of Paediatrics, Boven IJ Ziekenhuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Bakker, H.D., Westra, M., Overweg-Plandsoen, W.C.G. et al. Normalisation of severe cranial CT scan abnormalities after biotin in a case of biotinidase deficiency. Eur J Pediatr 153, 861–862 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01972899

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