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Clinical and neurophysiologic features of progressive myoclonus epilepsy without renal failure caused by SCARB2 mutations.
Epilepsia - 1 Dec 2011
Rubboli Guido, Franceschetti Silvana, Berkovic Samuel F, Canafoglia Laura, Gambardella Antonio, Dibbens Leanne M, Riguzzi Patrizia, Campieri Claudio, Magaudda Adriana, Tassinari Carlo Alberto, Michelucci Roberto
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Mutations of the SCARB2 gene cause action myoclonus renal failure syndrome (AMRF), a rare condition that combines progressive myoclonus epilepsy (PME) with severe renal dysfunction. We describe the clinical and neurophysiologic features of PME associated with SCARB2 mutations without renal impairment. METHODS: Clinical and neurophysiologic investigations, including wakefulness and sleep...
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