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The novel PSEN1 M84V mutation associated to frontal dysexecutive syndrome, spastic paraparesis, and cerebellar atrophy in a dominant Alzheimer's disease family.
Neurobiology of aging - 1 Aug 2017
Gallo Maura, Frangipane Francesca, Cupidi Chiara, De Bartolo Matteo, Turone Sabina, Ferrari Camilla, Nacmias Benedetta, Grimaldi Giuliana, Laganà Valentina, Colao Rosanna, Bernardi Livia, Anfossi Maria, Conidi Maria Elena, Vasso Franca, Curcio Sabrina Anna Maria, Mirabelli Maria, Smirne Nicoletta, Torchia Giusi, Muraca Maria Gabriella, Puccio Gianfranco, Di Lorenzo Raffaele, Piccininni Maristella, Tedde Andrea, Maletta Raffaele Giovanni, Sorbi Sandro, Bruni Amalia Cecilia
Abstract excerpt
We identified the novel PSEN1 pathogenic mutation M84V in 3 patients belonging to a large kindred affected by autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease (AD). The clinical phenotype was characterized by early onset dementia in 14 affected subjects over 3 generations. Detailed clinical, imaging and genetic assessment was performed. We highlighted the presence of unusual symptoms such as frontal executive syndrome,...
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