Table 2.

FOLR1-Related Cerebral Folate Transport Deficiency: Frequency of Select Features in Untreated Individuals

Signs% of Persons w/FeatureComment
Developmental delay / intellectual disabilityUniversal findingSubtle changes may occur in the 1st year of life
Cognitive impairment≥90%
Behavior issues≥90%
Movement disorders≥90%
Seizures≥90%
Speech impairment≥65%Also language impairment; likely underreported
Changes of hypomyelination on MRI≥90%

From: FOLR1-Related Cerebral Folate Transport Deficiency

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