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K K Lau¹, C K Ching, Chloe M Mak

¹Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Princess Margaret Hospital, Laichikok, Kowloon, Hong Kong. dominickklau@hotmail.com

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This study details a hereditary spastic paraplegia case in a Chinese man, diagnosed as spastic paraplegia type 4 (SPG4) due to a specific gene mutation. Genetic confirmation highlights the importance of molecular diagnosis for this rare neurological disorder.

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Area of Science:

Genetics
Neurology
Rare Diseases

Background:

Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) comprises a group of inherited neurological disorders.
Mutations in the SPG4 gene, encoding spastin, account for approximately 40% of HSP cases.

Observation:

A 38-year-old Chinese male presented with a 10-year history of progressive lower limb weakness and spasticity.
The patient exhibited normal cognition and lacked sensory deficits, ataxia, or cataracts.
A significant family history of spastic paraplegia was noted across multiple generations.

Findings:

Genetic analysis identified heterozygosity for the p.P361L mutation in the SPG4 gene.
The patient was diagnosed with spastic paraplegia type 4, an autosomal dominant form of HSP.
This represents a potential first local confirmation of SPG4 via genetic analysis.

Implications:

Highlights the significance of genetic analysis in diagnosing hereditary spastic paraplegia.
Emphasizes the role of SPG4 mutations in the etiology of HSP.
Aims to increase clinical awareness and facilitate molecular diagnosis of SPG4.