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Wei Zhao1, Jie Han2, Dingbo Tao2
1Neurology Department, Ji AO Brain Hospital of Siping, Si Ping, Jilin Province, China.
Introduction:
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is an autosomal recessive lipid metabolism disorder. It is caused by a defect in the sterol-27-hydroxylase gene, leading to the deposition of cholesteryl and bile alcohol in large amounts, causing a variety of clinical manifestations; however, tremor as the main manifestation of CTX has not been reported.
Patients Concerns And Clinical Findings:
Herein, we report a 27-year-old woman, who developed head and body tremors at the age of 12 years. Many hospitals misdiagnosed her condition as idiopathic tremor and Parkinson disease, with a poor curative effect.
Primary Diagnosis And Intervention:
We diagnosed her with CTX and treated with chenodeoxycholic acid and clonazepam.
Conclusion:
The patient's condition considerably improved. This case could help avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment in clinical practice.
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