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Alpha-fucosidosis - Two brothers presenting with dysostosis multiplex.

Authors :
Shaukat, Rimshah
Raza, Syed Musa
Yuns, Zabedah Md.
Omar, Affandi
Afroze, Bushra
Source :
Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics. Jul2016, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p243-246. 4p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

α-Fucosidosis is a rare inherited neuro-degenerative disorder causing progressive neurological deterioration leading to early death. Definitive diagnosis requires α-fucosidase enzyme assay or FUCA1 gene testing, which being expensive limits the definitive diagnosis in resource limited countries. We present two siblings with classic symptoms, radiological and MRI brain findings suggestive of α-fucosidosis and a clinical approach to reach to the diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
11108630
Volume :
17
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
117675717
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmhg.2015.11.004