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[A family with X-linked hydrocephalus resulting from mutations in the neural cell adhesion molecule L1].
Rinsho shinkeigaku = Clinical neurology - 1 Mar 1996
Maruta K, Ohi T, Ohdo S, Takechi T, Sakuragawa N, Matsukura S
Abstract excerpt
We present the two siblings with X-linked hydrocephalus (XLH) and discuss the clinical features and genetical analysis of them. Case 1. The proband, a male, was delivered by the emergency cesarean section because of enlarged head circumference (44cm). His head circumference at 24 years old was 92cm. Neurological examination revealed adducted thumbs, horizontal nystagmus, hyperreflexia and spasticity of legs. He...
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