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Two novel CACNA1A gene mutations associated with episodic ataxia type 2 and interictal dystonia.
Archives of neurology - 1 Feb 2005
Spacey Sian D, Materek Luke A, Szczygielski Blajez I, Bird Thomas D
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BACKGROUND: Episodic ataxia type 2 (EA2) is an autosomal dominant condition that results from mutations in the CACNA1A gene. It is characterized by episodes of ataxia and nystagmus that typically last hours. OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical and genetic features of 2 unrelated patients who developed EA2 in childhood and late-onset dystonia. DESIGN: Pedigree study. SETTING: University academic teaching hospital....
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