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A Case of Facial-Onset Sensory Motor Neuronopathy – A Rare Variant of Motor Neuron Disease.

Authors :
Kumar, S Pramod
Haritha, S
Sowmini, PR
Lakshmanan, S
Velayutham, S Sakthi
Jeyaraj, K Malcolm
Kannan, V
Saravanan, R Viveka
Mugundhan, K
Source :
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. Nov/Dec2024, Vol. 27 Issue 6, p754-757. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article discusses a rare case of Facial-Onset Sensory Motor Neuronopathy (FOSMN) in a 46-year-old Indian woman, with a mutation in the SETX gene, which has not been reported previously for this condition. Topics include clinical presentation and diagnosis, the role of genetic mutations in neurodegenerative diseases, and the potential treatment approaches, including immunotherapy and riluzole use.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09722327
Volume :
27
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181811536
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/aian.aian_280_24