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TUBB4A-related hypomyelinating leukodystrophy: New insights from a series of 12 patients.
European journal of paediatric neurology : EJPN : official journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society - 1 Mar 2016
Tonduti Davide, Aiello Chiara, Renaldo Florence, Dorboz Imen, Saaman Simon, Rodriguez Diana, Fettah Houda, Elmaleh Monique, Biancheri Roberta, Barresi Sabina, Boccone Loredana, Orcesi Simona, Pichiecchio Anna, Zangaglia Roberta, Maurey Hélène, Rossi Andrea, Boespflug-Tanguy Odile, Bertini Enrico
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BACKGROUND: Hypomyelination with atrophy of the basal ganglia and cerebellum (H-ABC) was first described in 2002. After the recent identification of TUBB4A mutation as the genetic basis of the disease, the clinical and neuroimaging phenotype related to TUBB4A mutations expanded, ranging from primary dystonia type 4 with normal MRI to severe H-ABC cases. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study included patients referred...
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