Article
A novel autosomal dominant GDAP1 mutation in an Italian CMT2 family.
Journal of the peripheral nervous system : JPNS - 1 Sept 2012
Manganelli Fiore, Pisciotta Chiara, Nolano Maria, Capponi Simona, Geroldi Alessandro, Topa Antonietta, Bellone Emilia, Suls Arvid, Mandich Paola, Santoro Lucio
Abstract excerpt
We report the clinical, electrophysiological, and skin biopsy findings of an Italian Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2 (CMT2) family with a novel heterozygous GDAP1 mutation. We observed a marked intra-familial phenotypic variability, in age at onset and disease severity which ranged from a typical CMT phenotype to an asymptomatic status. Electrophysiological study, consistent with an axonal sensory-motor...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Child
- Female
- Genes, Dominant
- Genetic Carrier Screening
- Humans
- Italy
- Male
- Middle Aged
