Article
Bilateral striatal necrosis in two subjects with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome due to mutations in ADAR1 (AGS6).
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Mar 2014
La Piana Roberta, Uggetti Carla, Olivieri Ivana, Tonduti Davide, Balottin Umberto, Fazzi Elisa, Orcesi Simona
Abstract excerpt
Aicardi-Goutières syndrome (AGS) is a genetic inflammatory disease. The classic neuroradiological picture mimics that of congenital infections in that Aicardi-Goutières syndrome is characterized by leukoencephalopathy, brain atrophy and intracranial calcifications. To date, bilateral striatal necrosis has not been reported in patients with AGS. We report on two patients with clinical diagnosis of...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
