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Genetics of familial ALS and consequences for diagnosis. French ALS Research Group.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 1 Jun 1999
Camu W, Khoris J, Moulard B, Salachas F, Briolotti V, Rouleau G A, Meininger V
Abstract excerpt
Familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (fALS) is a well-recognised condition that accounts for almost 10% of all cases of ALS. Most cases are now known to be transmitted by an autosomal dominant trait. When fALS is compared clinically to sporadic ALS, 20% of cases manifest atypical features such as pain, paraesthesia or urgency micturition. Moreover, a disease duration of over 10 years, with very slow...
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