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Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis occurs at high frequency in Ashkenazi Jews.
Molecular genetics and metabolism - 1 Mar 2025
Hanson Jennifer, Bonnen Penelope E
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Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX) is a treatable, inborn error of bile acids metabolism caused by pathogenic variants in CYP27A1. CTX is a multi-organ system disorder that progresses over decades. Clinical features include cerebellar dysfunction, pyramidal tract dysfunction, cognitive deficits and decline, peripheral neuropathy, chronic diarrhea, bilateral cataracts, and tendon xanthomas. Treatment is...
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