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Clinical Heterogeneity of Autosomal Recessive Spastic Paraplegias: Analysis of 106 Patients in 46 Families

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dc.contributor.authorCoutinho, P.
dc.contributor.authorBarros, J.
dc.contributor.authorZemmouri, R.
dc.contributor.authorGuimarães, J.
dc.contributor.authorAlves, C.
dc.contributor.authorChorão, R.
dc.contributor.authorLourenço, E.
dc.contributor.authorRibeiro, P.
dc.contributor.authorLoureiro, J.
dc.contributor.authorSantos, J.
dc.contributor.authorHamri, A.
dc.contributor.authorPaternotte, C.
dc.contributor.authorHazan, J.
dc.contributor.authorSilva, M.
dc.contributor.authorPrud'homme, F.
dc.contributor.authorGrid, D.
dc.date.accessioned2014-02-17T12:49:31Z
dc.date.available2014-02-17T12:49:31Z
dc.date.issued1999
dc.description.abstractBackground Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSPs) are a heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative disorders characterized by progressive and predominant spasticity of the lower limbs, in which dominant, recessive, and X-linked forms have been described. While autosomal dominant HSP has been extensively studied, autosomal recessive HSP is less well known and is considered a rare condition. Objective To analyze the clinical presentation in a large group of patients with autosomal recessive HSP from Portugal and Algeria to define homogeneous groups that could serve as a guide for future molecular studies. Results Clinical features in 106 patients belonging to 46 Portuguese and Algerian families with autosomal recessive HSP are presented, as well as the results of molecular studies in 23 of these families. Five phenotypes are defined: (1) pure early-onset families, (2) pure late-onset families, (3) complex families with mental retardation, (4) complex families with mental retardation and peripheral neuropathy, and (5) complex families with cerebellar ataxia. Six additional families have specific complex presentations, each of which is unique in the present series. Pyramidal signs in the upper limbs and pes cavus are frequent findings, while pseudobulbar signs, including dysarthria, dysphagia, and brisk jaw jerks, are more frequent in the complex forms. The complex forms have a poorer prognosis, while pure forms, particularly those with early onset, are more benign. One Algerian pure early-onset kindred was linked to the locus on chromosome 8, previously reported in 4 Tunisian families. Two of the Portuguese kindreds with complex forms (one with mental retardation and the other associated with hypoplasia of the corpus callosum) showed linkage to the locus recently identified on chromosome 16. Conclusions Although autosomal recessive HSP represents a heterogeneous group of diseases, some phenotypes can be defined by analyzing a large group of patients. The fact that only one Algerian family was linked to chromosome 8 suggests that this is a rare localization even in kindreds with the same ethnic background. Linkage to chromosome 16 was found in 2 clinically diverse Portuguese kindreds, illustrating that this locus is also rare and may correspond to different phenotypes.por
dc.description.sponsorshipThis study was supported by Généthon, Paris, France; and 2 grants from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology and the Portuguese Health Administration (projects STRDA/C/SAU/277/92 and PECS/C/SAU/219/95).por
dc.identifier.citationArch Neurol. 1999;56(8):943-949por
dc.identifier.issn0003-9942
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.16/1554
dc.language.isoengpor
dc.peerreviewedyespor
dc.publisherAmerican Neurological Associationpor
dc.relation.publisherversionhttp://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=775324#PATIENTSANDMETHODSpor
dc.titleClinical Heterogeneity of Autosomal Recessive Spastic Paraplegias: Analysis of 106 Patients in 46 Familiespor
dc.typejournal article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.conferencePlaceUnited States of Americapor
oaire.citation.endPage949por
oaire.citation.issue56(8)por
oaire.citation.startPage943por
oaire.citation.titleArchives of neurologypor
oaire.citation.volume56por
rcaap.rightsopenAccesspor
rcaap.typearticlepor

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