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Unusual features of central nervous system involvement in CMTX associated with a novel mutation of GJB1 gene.
Journal of the peripheral nervous system : JPNS - 1 Dec 2012
Stancanelli Claudia, Taioli Federica, Testi Silvia, Fabrizi Gian Maria, Arena Maria Grazia, Granata Francesca, Russo Massimo, Gentile Luca, Vita Giuseppe, Mazzeo Anna
Abstract excerpt
In this study, we report a novel connexin 32 (CX32) mutation associated with cognitive impairment and a differential degree of peripheral nerve involvement. We present clinical, electrophysiological, and neuroimaging data on a family with X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease caused by a 41A>G mutation of the gap junction protein beta 1 (GJB1) gene. The proband and her sister presented with a severe neuropathy...
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