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progressive myoclonus epilepsy 4

info ยท Genetic

A progressive myoclonus epilepsy characterized by progressive myoclonic epilepsy often associated with renal failure that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous of mutation in the SCARB2 gene on chromosome 4q21.1.

Signs and symptoms

  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Renal insufficiency
  • Hypoalbuminemia
  • Proteinuria
  • Edema
  • Normochromic anemia
  • Myoclonus
  • Action tremor
  • Pleural effusion
  • Cerebellar atrophy

Also known as: AMRF; EPM4; Myoclonus-nephropathy syndrome; action myoclonus-renal failure syndrome