[Genetic counselling is relevant in familial as well as sporadic cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease of upper and lower motor neurons which often results in death from respiratory failure within 2-4 years. It has been estimated that 5-10% of ALS patients have a family history with ALS. The genetic background of the disorder is heterogeneous, and recently molecular genetic testing has become increasingly relevant, also in the...

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