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hypomyelinating leukodystrophy 14

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A hypomyelinating leukodystrophy that is characterized by hypotonia, almost complete lack of motor or cognitive skills, and absent language development and that has_material_basis_in homozygous mutation in the UFM1 gene on chromosome 13q13.

Signs and symptoms

  • Cerebral atrophy
  • Microcephaly
  • Absent speech
  • Dystonia
  • Cerebellar atrophy
  • Seizure
  • Feeding difficulties
  • Generalized hypotonia
  • Respiratory insufficiency
  • Spasticity