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Phenotypic heterogeneity in seven Italian cases of aceruloplasminemia.
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Jun 2018
Pelucchi Sara, Mariani Raffaella, Ravasi Giulia, Pelloni Irene, Marano Massimo, Tremolizzo Lucio, Alessio Massimo, Piperno Alberto
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INTRODUCTION: Aceruloplasminemia is an ultra-rare hereditary disorder characterized by iron-restricted microcytic anemia and tissue iron overload associated with diabetes, retinal and progressive neurological degeneration. We describe genotypes and phenotypes at diagnosis, and disease evolution of seven Italian patients. METHODS: Anagraphical, biochemical, genetic, clinical and instrumental data were collected at...
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