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Pediatric writer's cramp in myoclonus-dystonia: Maternal imprinting hides positive family history

Abstract Myoclonus-dystonia (M-D) is an autosomal dominantly inherited movement disorder with myoclonic jerks and dystonic contractions most frequently due to a mutation in the ε-sarcoglycan ( SGCE , DYT11 ) gene. We describe two unrelated children with M-D (DYT11) who presented with writer's c...

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Published in:European journal of paediatric neurology 2009-03, Vol.13 (2), p.178-180
Main Authors: Gerrits, M.C.F, Foncke, E.M.J, Koelman, J.H.T.M, Tijssen, M.A.J
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Myoclonus-dystonia (M-D) is an autosomal dominantly inherited movement disorder with myoclonic jerks and dystonic contractions most frequently due to a mutation in the ε-sarcoglycan ( SGCE , DYT11 ) gene. We describe two unrelated children with M-D (DYT11) who presented with writer's cramp. Due to maternal imprinting the family history appeared initially negative for M-D. In children with writer's cramp screening of the SGCE gene should be considered, even with a negative family history.
ISSN:1090-3798
1532-2130
DOI:10.1016/j.ejpn.2008.03.007