This case involves a child with a severe permanent brain injury caused by Leucine Encephalopathy as a result of a delay in diagnosis and treatment of a metabolic disorder called Maple Syrup Urine Disease. (MSUD) This metabolic disorder is easily diagnosed after birth by a screening blood test that is required for all children born in the U.S. and when treated with proper diet in the first few weeks after birth, it will prevent Leucine Encephalopathy and allow for a normal development and life.
