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GENATLAS PHENOTYPE
last update : 06-09-2018
Symbol SCPNK
Location 2q35
Name scapuloperoneal syndrome, neurogenic, Kaeser type
Corresponding gene DES
Main clinical features
  • peroneal atrophy is accompanied by bilateral foot drop and talipes equinovarus
  • weakness and atrophy started in the legs and spread to the thighs and pelvic girdle, resulting in paraplegia
  • facial weakness, dysphagia, and gynecomastia were frequent
  • histologic and immunohistochemical examination of muscle biopsy specimens revealed a wide spectrum of findings ranging from near normal or unspecific pathology to typical, mild fibrillar changes with accumulation of desmin
  • Genetic determination autosomal dominant
    Function/system disorder neuromuscular
    Type disease
    Remark(s)