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A novel KCNA1 mutation associated with global delay and persistent cerebellar dysfunction.
Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society - 15 Apr 2009
Demos Michelle K, Macri Vincenzo, Farrell Kevin, Nelson Tanya N, Chapman Kristine, Accili Eric, Armstrong Linlea
Abstract excerpt
Episodic Ataxia Type 1 is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by episodes of ataxia and myokymia. It is associated with mutations in the KCNA1 voltage-gated potassium channel gene. In the present study, we describe a family with novel clinical features including persistent cerebellar dysfunction, cerebellar atrophy, and cognitive delay. All affected family members have myokymia and epilepsy, but only one...
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