Article
Novel mutations in the GDAP1 gene in patients affected with early-onset axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 4A.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Jul 2009
Moroni Isabella, Morbin Michela, Milani Micaela, Ciano Claudia, Bugiani Marianna, Pagliano Emanuela, Cavallaro Tiziana, Pareyson Davide, Taroni Franco
Abstract excerpt
We report a detailed study of eight patients from four Italian families presenting with autosomal recessive axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (AR-CMT2), characterized by early-onset and progressive severe weakness of all limbs. Vocal cord paresis was present in two cases. Sural nerve biopsy performed in three patients showed a severe neuropathy characterized by a predominant axonal involvement. Five novel...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Age Factors
- Age of Onset
- Amino Acid Substitution
- Axons
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- DNA Mutational Analysis
- Disease Progression
