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Molecular genetics and metabolism · 2025

Neurological and psychiatric issues in 187 adults with early-treated PKU: The ECOPHEN study.

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Giret Chloé, Charrière Sybil, Feillet François, Fouilhoux Alain, Astudillo Leonardo, Lavigne Christian, Arnoux Jean-Baptiste, Odent Sylvie, Gay Claire, Schiff Manuel, Mazodier Karin, Kuster Alice, Rigalleau Vincent, Thauvin Christel, Leguy-Seguin Vanessa, Lêvesque Hervé, Sacaze Elise, Besson Gérard, Thoreau Benjamin, Le Gouge Amélie, Gissot Valérie, Douillard Claire, Maillot François

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INTRODUCTION: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the PAH gene leading to phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency. This results in the accumulation of phenylalanine (Phe) in blood and brain, causing neurological and psychiatric impairments if untreated. Newborn screening (NBS) introduced in the 1960s enables early PKU diagnosis, allowing prompt dietary or sapropterin treatment. The long-term outcomes in adults with early-treated PKU, however, may include subtle neurocognitive deficits alongside somatic neurological and psychiatric complications, which remain incompletely characterized.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: The ECOPHEN study was a French 5-year multicenter prospective cohort assessing neuropsychiatric disorders in adults with early-treated PKU.

RESULTS: Here are presented the data at inclusion. The study recruited 187 patients who were classified by PKU severity-classic, mild, or mild persistent hyperphenylalaninemia-and diet adherence status. Neurological history revealed symptoms in 11.2 % of patients, exclusively in classic PKU, including tremor, migraines, and balance disorders, without significant differences between diet groups. Neurological examination abnormalities predominantly included abnormal deep tendon reflexes in classic PKU patients. Psychiatric issues affected 25.7 % of patients across severity groups, mainly depressive episodes and anxiety, with no clear influence of diet adherence.

DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: The present study highlights neurological complications persisting despite early treatment, particularly in classic PKU. Diet adherence and current plasma Phe levels did not correlate significantly with neurological or psychiatric outcomes, possibly due to suboptimal metabolic control. Limitations included the cross-sectional design, absence of control group, and retrospective data collection. Overall, adults with early-treated PKU show a generally favorable outcome but remain at risk for neuropsychiatric manifestations, supporting the need for lifelong follow-up including neurologic and psychiatric evaluation.

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