A Novel Hypomorphic CSF1R Gene Mutation in the Biallelic State Leading to Fatal Childhood Neurodegeneration

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Abstract We report the clinical and molecular characterization of a novel biallelic mutation in the CSF1R gene leading to an autosomal recessive form of childhood onset leukoencephalopathy in a consanguineous family. The female child experienced acute encephalopathy at the age of 2 years, followed by spasticity and loss of all achieved milestones over 6 months. Her elder brother presented with encephalopathy at 4...

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