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Axonal neuropathy in female carriers of the fragile X premutation with fragile x-associated tremor ataxia syndrome.
Muscle & nerve - 1 Aug 2015
Ram Suresh, Devapriya Inoka A, Fenton Grace, Mcvay Lindsey, Nguyen Danh V, Tassone Flora, Maselli Ricardo A, Hagerman Randi J
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INTRODUCTION: In this study we examined whether females with the fragile X-associated tremor ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) and non-FXTAS premutation carriers have electrophysiological signs of underlying peripheral neuropathy. METHODS: Nerve conduction studies (NCS) were performed on 19 women with FXTAS, 20 non-FXTAS carriers, and 26 age-matched controls. The results were compared with existing data on corresponding...
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