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A Simple Composite Phenotype Scoring System for Evaluating Mouse Models of Cerebellar Ataxia
Published on: May 21, 2010
[X-linked recessive ichthyosis (XRI), cerebellar ataxia and neuropsychiatric symptoms]
J R Pehlke1, V Venkataramani, S Emmert
1Abt. für Suchtkrankheiten, LWL-Klinik Münster.
Abstract:
X-Linked ichthyosis (XRI) is a keratinisation disorder caused by a mutation of the steroid sulfatase gene. An association with mental retardation and epilepsy has been reported earlier. Here, we report on a patient suffering from cerebellar symptoms such as yes/yes head tremor, scanning dysarthria, pronounced dysmetria and intention tremor, without any abnormalities of the cerebellum in MRI, in addition to XRI proven by molecular genetics. Furthermore, the patient suffered from anxiety disorder, depression, and a male pattern baldness. One of the patient' s brothers and a nephew showed a similar clinical presentation. Because of the fact that several members of the patient's family suffered from similar symptoms, we consider a syndromic link between XRI and cerebellar disorder to be possible.
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