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Genetic causes of frontotemporal degeneration.
Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology - 1 Dec 2010
See Tricia M, LaMarre Amanda K, Lee Suzee E, Miller Bruce L
Abstract excerpt
The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive update on the genetic causes of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). Approximately 40% to 50% of patients diagnosed with FTLD have a family history of a ''related disorder,'' whereas 10% to 40% have an autosomal dominant family history for the disease. At this time, mutations occurring in 2 independent genes located on the same chromosome (MAPT and...
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