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Autosomal dominant leukodystrophy presenting as Alzheimer's-type dementia.
Multiple sclerosis and related disorders - 1 Oct 2017
Sandoval-Rodríguez Valeria, Cansino-Torres Mariana Aurora, Sáenz-Farret Michel, Castañeda-Cisneros Gema, Moreno Gabriel, Zúñiga-Ramírez Carlos
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Autosomal dominant leukodystrophy is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by either point mutations or duplication of the lamin B1 gene on chromosome 5q23. The typical clinical picture consists of autonomic symptoms as well as cerebellar and pyramidal signs. Here we present the case of a 57-year-old female referred to our clinic due to cognitive decline. Neurological examination was significant for cognitive...
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