Article
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...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Female
- Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System
- Humans
- KRIT1 Protein
- Male
- Microtubule-Associated Proteins
- Middle Aged
- Mutation
- Pedigree
