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A case of Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome with the P105L prion protein gene mutation presenting with ataxia and extrapyramidal signs without spastic paraparesis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19443103     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We describe the clinical features of a patient with Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome with a mutation in the prion protein gene at codon 105 (GSS105) who presented with ataxia. Neurologic examination showed memory disturbance, dysarthria, extrapyramidal signs (bradykinesia and resting tremor) and ataxic gait without spasticity. Although GSS105 has been referred to as "spastic paraparesis-type GSS", the patient did not show spastic paraparesis or pyramidal signs, even 11 years after the onset of symptoms. Thus, the spectrum of the GSS105 phenotype varies among patients and requires further clinicopathologic elucidation.
Authors:
Yasushi Iwasaki; Mayuki Kizawa; Norio Hori; Tetsuyuki Kitamoto; Gen Sobue
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2009-05-13
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical neurology and neurosurgery     Volume:  111     ISSN:  1872-6968     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Neurol Neurosurg     Publication Date:  2009 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-07-20     Completed Date:  2009-09-28     Revised Date:  2009-10-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7502039     Medline TA:  Clin Neurol Neurosurg     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  606-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, Oyamada Memorial Spa Hospital, 5538-1 Yamada-cho, Yokkaichi 512-1111, Japan. iwasaki@sc4.so-net.ne.jp
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Ataxia / etiology*,  physiopathology
Atrophy
Basal Ganglia Diseases / etiology*,  physiopathology
Cerebral Ventricles / pathology
Gait / physiology
Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease / genetics*,  pathology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Neurologic Examination
Neuropsychological Tests
Paraparesis, Spastic*
Phenotype
Prions / genetics*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Prions

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