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Severe early-onset epileptic encephalopathy due to mutations in the KCNA2 gene: Expansion of the genotypic and phenotypic spectrum.
European journal of paediatric neurology : EJPN : official journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society - 1 Jul 2016
Hundallah Khaled, Alenizi Asma'a, AlHashem Amal, Tabarki Brahim
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Recently, de novo loss- or gain-of-function mutations in the KCNA2 gene; have been described in individuals with epileptic encephalopathy, ataxia or intellectual disability. CASE DESCRIPTION: In this report, we describe a further case of KCNA2-early-onset epileptic encephalopathy. The patient presented since birth with intractable seizures, progressive microcephaly, developmental delay, and...
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