Type 3 (adult) G M1 gangliosidosis
- 1 October 1985
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Neurology
- Vol. 35 (10) , 1490
- https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.35.10.1490
Abstract
GM1 gangliosidosis is usually a pediatric disease caused by hereditary acid P-galactosidase deficiency. There have been a few cases in adults. We saw a 51-year-old Japanese man with type 3 GM1 gangliosidosis who was manifesting dementia, dysarthria, gait disturbance, and limb rigidity. Radiologic studies showed platyspondylia, acetabular hypoplasia, and flattened femoral heads. Biochemical analysis revealed generalized acid P-galactosidase deficiency.Keywords
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