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hypomyelinating leukodystrophy 23

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A hypomyelinating leukodystrophy characterized by ataxia, deafness, liver dysfunction, and dilated cardiomyopathy that has_material_basis_in homozygous mutation in the RNF220 gene on chromosome 1p34. This disease results in death in the first or second decade

A hypomyelinating leukodystrophy characterized by ataxia, deafness, liver dysfunction, and dilated cardiomyopathy that has_material_basis_in homozygous mutation in the RNF220 gene on chromosome 1p34. This disease results in death in the first or second decade of life.

Signs and symptoms

  • Dysarthria
  • Ataxia
  • Thin corpus callosum
  • Sensorineural hearing impairment
  • CNS hypomyelination
  • Spastic paraplegia
  • Elevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentration
  • Hyperreflexia
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Motor delay

Also known as: HLD23