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A Simple Composite Phenotype Scoring System for Evaluating Mouse Models of Cerebellar Ataxia
Published on: May 21, 2010
[Wolfram's syndrome presenting as a cerebellar ataxia]
Introduction:
Wolfram syndrome is a genetic disease with recessive autosomic transmission, associating early-onset diabetes mellitus and bilateral optical atrophy.
Case Report:
We report the case of a 47-year-old patient for whom we diagnosed a Wolfram syndrome in view of a late neurological syndrome in association with ataxia and bilateral horizontal nystagmus. The brain resonance magnetic imaging revealed a major atrophy of the brainstem and cerebellum.
Conclusion:
Wolfram syndrome is a rare pathology, with fatal consequences before the age of 50. The association of diabetes mellitus and optical atrophy, especially when there are other symptoms (ataxia, deafness, diabetes insipidus, neuropsychiatric manifestations or urinary tract disorders) should lead to this diagnosis and to carry out a genetic confirmation.
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