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A novel CCM1 mutation associated with multiple cerebral and vertebral cavernous malformations.
BMC neurology - 3 Aug 2014
Lanfranconi Silvia, Ronchi Dario, Ahmed Naghia, Civelli Vittorio, Basilico Paola, Bresolin Nereo, Comi Giacomo Pietro, Corti Stefania
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cerebral cavernous malformations are relatively rare vascular disorders that may affect any part of the central nervous system. This presentation has been associated with heterozygous mutations in CCM1/KRIT1, CCM2/malcavernin and CCM3/PDCD10. We aimed to investigate the genetic defect underlying multiple cerebral and vertebral cavernous malformations in a multigenerational Italian family. CASE...
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