Table 3.

Recommended Evaluations Following Initial Diagnosis of RAB18 Deficiency

System/ConcernEvaluationComment
Eyes Ophthalmologic examConsultation w/neurologist if spasticity found or seizures suspected
Neurologic Measurement of head size (OFC); assessment of motor function & reflexes
Gastrointestinal Consultation w/feeding specialist, nutritionist, &/or gastroenterologist for assessment of feeding difficulties & nutritional status
Endocrine Eval by endocrinologist recommendedConsider consultation w/urologist if a male has cryptorchidism.
Miscellaneous / Other Assessment of developmental milestones
Consultation w/clinical geneticist &/or genetic counselor

OFC = occipitofrontal circumference

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