Neurophysiological findings in SPG4 patients differ from other types of spastic paraplegia
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Abstract
The authors examined 12 families with autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraplegia for phenotypic characteristics predicting the underlying genotype. They found no clinical differences between patients with or without mutations in the spastin gene (SPG4). Motor evoked potentials and nerve conduction studies were almost normal in those with SPG4. In contrast, non-SPG4 families had prolonged central motor conduction times or marked peripheral neuropathy, or both.
- Received August 15, 2002.
- Accepted January 10, 2003.
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- Neurophysiological findings in SPG4 are variable, dependent on the type of spastin mutation
- Tohru Matsuura, Molecualr and Human Genetics, One Baylor Plaza, 905E, Houston, TX 77030tohrum@bcm.tmc.edu
- Ichiro Yabe, Hidenao Sasaki
Submitted December 17, 2003
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