Unusual clinical presentations in subjects carrying novel NOTCH3 gene mutations

J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2013 May;22(4):539-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2013.02.002. Epub 2013 Mar 1.

Abstract

Background: Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is a disease caused by alterations in the NOTCH3 gene.

Methods: We describe the clinical, instrumental, and genetic findings in CADASIL patients who carry novel NOTCH3 gene mutations.

Results and conclusions: This study broadens the spectrum of clinical manifestations and genetic alterations associated with this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • CADASIL / complications
  • CADASIL / diagnosis
  • CADASIL / genetics*
  • CADASIL / psychology
  • DNA Mutational Analysis
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mutation*
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Pedigree
  • Phenotype
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Receptor, Notch3
  • Receptors, Notch / genetics*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • NOTCH3 protein, human
  • Receptor, Notch3
  • Receptors, Notch