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Treatment of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis with chenodeoxycholic acid.

Authors :
Pedley TA
Emerson RG
Warner CL
Rowland LP
Salen G
Source :
Annals of neurology [Ann Neurol] 1985 Oct; Vol. 18 (4), pp. 517-8.
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

We describe a patient with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis who was treated for one year with chenodeoxycholic acid. Modest clinical improvement was accompanied by marked improvement in visual and brainstem auditory evoked potentials. Improved central nervous system function coincided with return of plasma and cerebrospinal fluid cholestanol levels to normal.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0364-5134
Volume :
18
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annals of neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4073846
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ana.410180418