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Overlapping neuropathological findings in an asymptomatic SPAST gene mutation carrier.
Clinical neuropathology - 1 Jan 2000
Forcén Sara, Crespo Cuevas Ane Miren, Aldecoa Iban, Ramos Oscar, Ispierto Lourdes, Álvarez Ramiro, Vilas Dolores
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP) caused by mutations in the SPAST (SPG4) gene are autosomal-dominant inherited disorders characterized by weakness of lower extremities, spasticity and hyperreflexia. Some cases with cognitive decline have been repored. Herein we present an asymptomatic carrier of a SPAST gene mutation who developed an adult-onset cognitive decline, compatible with Alzheimer's disease with...
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