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Neuroimaging Correlates of Frontotemporal Dementia Associated with SQSTM1 Mutations.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 7 May 2016
Luis Elkin, Ortiz Alexandra, Eudave Luis, Ortega-Cubero Sara, Borroni Barbara, van der Zee Julie, Gazzina Stefano, Caroppo Paola, Rubino Elisa, D'Agata Federico, Le Ber Isabelle, Santana Isabel, Cunha Gil, Almeida Maria R, Boutoleau-Bretonnière Claire, Hannequin Didier, Wallon David, Rainero Innocenzo, Galimberti Daniela, Van Broeckhoven Christine, Pastor Maria A, Pastor Pau
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) is a progressive dementia characterized by focal atrophy of frontal and/or temporal lobes caused by mutations in the gene coding for sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1), among other genes. Rare SQSTM1 gene mutations have been associated with Paget's disease of bone, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and, more recently, frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). OBJECTIVE: The...
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