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Joubert syndrome presenting bilateral peroneal neuropathies: A case report.
Kim, Hyeong-Min; Jo, Hyun-Seok; Han, Jae-Young; Choi, In-Sung; Song, Min-Keun; Park, Hyeng-Kyu.
Afiliação
  • Kim HM; Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Heart Research Center, Chonnam National University, Chonnam National University Medical School & Hospital, Gwangju City, Republic of Korea.
Medicine (Baltimore) ; 103(17): e37987, 2024 Apr 26.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38669389
ABSTRACT
RATIONALE Joubert syndrome (JS) is a rare genetic disorder that presents with various neurological symptoms, primarily involving central nervous system dysfunction. Considering the etiology of JS, peripheral nervous system abnormalities cannot be excluded; however, cases of JS accompanied by peripheral nervous system abnormalities have not yet been reported. Distinct radiological findings on brain magnetic resonance imaging were considered essential for the diagnosis of JS. However, recently, cases of JS with normal or nearly normal brain morphology have been reported. To date, there is no consensus on the most appropriate diagnostic method for JS when imaging-based diagnostic approach is challenging. This report describes the case of an adult patient who exhibited bilateral peroneal neuropathies and was finally diagnosed with JS through genetic testing. PATIENT CONCERNS AND DIAGNOSIS A 27-year-old man visited our outpatient clinic due to a gait disturbance that started at a very young age. The patient exhibited difficulty maintaining balance, especially when walking slowly. Oculomotor apraxia was observed on ophthalmic evaluation. During diagnostic workups, including brain imaging and direct DNA sequencing, no conclusive findings were detected. Only nerve conduction studies revealed profound bilateral peroneal neuropathies. We performed whole genome sequencing to obtain a proper diagnosis and identify the gene mutation responsible for JS. LESSONS This case represents the first instance of peripheral nerve dysfunction in JS. Further research is needed to explore the association between JS and peripheral nervous system abnormalities. Detailed genetic testing may serve as a valuable tool for diagnosing JS when no prominent abnormalities are detected in brain imaging studies.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Retina / Anormalidades Múltiplas / Cerebelo / Anormalidades do Olho / Neuropatias Fibulares / Doenças Renais Císticas Limite: Adult / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Medicine (Baltimore) Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Retina / Anormalidades Múltiplas / Cerebelo / Anormalidades do Olho / Neuropatias Fibulares / Doenças Renais Císticas Limite: Adult / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Medicine (Baltimore) Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article