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Dystonia and parkinsonism in GM1 type 3 gangliosidosis.
Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society - 1 Oct 2005
Roze Emmanuel, Paschke Eduard, Lopez Nathalie, Eck Thomas, Yoshida Kunihiro, Maurel-Ollivier Annie, Doummar Diane, Caillaud Catherine, Galanaud Damien, Billette de Villemeur Thierry, Vidailhet Marie, Roubergue Anne
Abstract excerpt
GM1 gangliosidosis is due to beta-galactosidase deficiency. Only patients with type 3 disease survive into adulthood and develop movement disorders. Clinical descriptions of this form are rare, particularly in non-Japanese patients. We describe four new patients and systematically analyze all previous reports found by a literature search and contacts with the authors for additional information. Generalized...
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