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Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis: a treatable cause of metabolic ataxia.

Authors :
Mukherjee AA
Chawla BP
Rathi SS
Puthran RS
Source :
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India [J Assoc Physicians India] 2007 Sep; Vol. 55, pp. 655-7.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis is an exceptionally rare condition in Indian subcontinent, however, it is potentially treatable if diagnosed. We present and discuss the clinical presentation and investigations in a case of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX).

Subjects

Subjects :
Adult
Chenodeoxycholic Acid
Cholestanol
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors therapeutic use
Male
Xanthomatosis, Cerebrotendinous drug therapy
Ataxia etiology
Xanthomatosis, Cerebrotendinous complications

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0004-5772
Volume :
55
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18051740

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