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Novel CLN3 mutation causing autophagic vacuolar myopathy.
Neurology - 10 Jun 2014
Cortese Andrea, Tucci Arianna, Piccolo Giovanni, Galimberti Carlo A, Fratta Pietro, Marchioni Enrico, Grampa Gianpiero, Cereda Cristina, Grieco Gaetano, Ricca Ivana, Pittman Alan, Ciscato Patrizia, Napoli Laura, Lucchini Valeria, Ripolone Michela, Violano Raffaella, Fagiolari Gigliola, Mole Sara E, Hardy John, Moglia Arrigo, Moggio Maurizio
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OBJECTIVE: To identify the genetic cause of a complex syndrome characterized by autophagic vacuolar myopathy (AVM), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, pigmentary retinal degeneration, and epilepsy. METHODS: Clinical, pathologic, and genetic study. RESULTS: Two brothers presented with visual failure, seizures, and prominent cardiac involvement, but only mild cognitive impairment and no motor deterioration after 40 years...
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