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Whole-exome sequencing reveals a novel missense mutation in the MARS gene related to a rare Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy type 2U.
Journal of the peripheral nervous system : JPNS - 1 Jun 2018
Sagi-Dain Lena, Shemer Lilach, Zelnik Nathanel, Zoabi Yusri, Orit Sadeh, Adir Vardit, Schif Aharon, Peleg Amir
Abstract excerpt
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) is a heterogeneous group of progressive disorders, characterized by chronic motor and sensory polyneuropathy. This hereditary disorder is related to numerous genes and varying inheritance patterns. Thus, many patients do not reach a final genetic diagnosis. We describe a 13-year-old girl presenting with progressive bilateral leg weakness and gait instability. Extensive laboratory studies...
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