Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis: Report of two cases and a novel genetic mutation in an Indian patient
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX) is an autosomal recessive disorder of bile acid metabolism manifesting typically with the triad of neurological dysfunction, tendon xanthoma, and early onset cataract. The diagnosis is often missed and delayed as the patients do not manifest all the classical features. Early recognition and initiation of chenodeoxycholic acid therapy with Hydoxymethylglutaryl Coenzyme‑A (HMG‑Co‑A) inhibitors is critical to prevent irreversible neurological damage and permanently disabled existence. We report about two patients, both of whom remained undiagnosed for more than 20 years. Genetic analysis in one of the patients revealed a novel genetic mutation in one of the homologous genes. The patient was found to have heterozygous mutation of CTX gene with a novel mutation in exon 1 of CYP27A1 gene.
Keywords
Ataxia
cataract
cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis
cerebellar hyperintensities
genetic mutation
quadriparesis
Conflict of Interest
None declared
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