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ArticleMolecular genetics & genomic medicine2020

Description of combined ARHSP/JALS phenotype in some patients with SPG11 mutations.

Marzieh Khani, Hosein Shamshiri, Farzad Fatehi, Mohammad Rohani, Bahram Haghi Ashtiani, Fahimeh Haji Akhoundi, Afagh Alavi, Hamidreza Moazzeni, Hanieh Taheri, Mina Tolou Ghani and 6 more

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Marzieh KhaniSchool of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Hosein ShamshiriDepartment of Neurology, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Farzad FatehiDepartment of Neurology, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad RohaniDepartment of Neurology, Hazrat Rasool Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Bahram Haghi AshtianiDepartment of Neurology, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Fahimeh Haji AkhoundiDepartment of Neurology, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Afagh AlaviGenetics Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-0390-2475
Hamidreza MoazzeniSchool of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Hanieh TaheriSchool of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Mina Tolou GhaniSchool of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Leila JavanparastGenetics Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Seyyed Saleh HashemiGenetics Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ramona Haji-Seyed-JavadiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Matineh HeidariDepartment of Neurology, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Shahriar NafissiDepartment of Neurology, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Elahe ElahiSchool of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-6897-2223
University of Tehran · IRIran University of Medical Sciences · IRShariati Hospital · IRUniversity of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences · IREmory University · US

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Abstract

backgroundSPG11 mutations can cause autosomal recessive hereditary spastic paraplegia (ARHSP) and juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (JALS). Because these diseases share some clinical presentations and both can be caused by SPG11 mutations, it was considered that definitive diagnosis may not be straight forward.

methodsThe DNAs of referred ARHSP and JALS patients were exome sequenced. Clinical data of patients with SPG11 mutations were gathered by interviews and neurological examinations including electrodiagnosis (EDX) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

resultsEight probands with SPG11 mutations were identified. Two mutations are novel. Among seven Iranian probands, six carried the p.Glu1026Argfs*4-causing mutation. All eight patients had features known to be present in both ARHSP and JALS. Additionally and surprisingly, presence of both thin corpus callosum (TCC) on MRI and motor neuronopathy were also observed in seven patients. These presentations are, respectively, key suggestive features of ARHSP and JALS.

conclusionWe suggest that rather than ARHSP or JALS, combined ARHSP/JALS is the appropriate description of seven patients studied. Criteria for ARHSP, JALS, and combined ARHSP/JALS designations among patients with SPG11 mutations are suggested. The importance of performing both EDX and MRI is emphasized. Initial screening for p.Glu1026Argfs*4 may facilitate SPG11 screenings in Iranian patients.

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MutationPhenotypeAdolescentAdultCorpus CallosumDiagnosis, DifferentialElectrodiagnosisFemaleGenetic TestingHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleProteinsSpastic Paraplegia, HereditaryProteinsSPG11 protein, humanALSARHSPautosomal recessive hereditary spastic paraplegiajuvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosisSPG11

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