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neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 7

info · Genetic · ICD-10: E75.4

A neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis that is characterized by late-infantile onset of symptoms (seizures or motor impairment followed by mental regression, myoclonus, speech impairment, loss of vision, and personality disorders) and has_material_basis_in homozygou

A neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis that is characterized by late-infantile onset of symptoms (seizures or motor impairment followed by mental regression, myoclonus, speech impairment, loss of vision, and personality disorders) and has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the MFSD8 gene on chromosome 4q28.

Signs and symptoms

  • Visual loss
  • Cerebral atrophy
  • Delayed speech and language development
  • EEG abnormality
  • Generalized myoclonic seizure
  • Cerebellar atrophy
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Global developmental delay
  • Pigmentary retinopathy
  • Ataxia

Also known as: CLN7