Abstract
Thalamic atrophy is rarely primitive. Selective atrophy of the dorso-medial and anterior thalamic nuclei has been reported in a few families. The clinical course is subacute. Symptoms and signs include sleep disorders and intellectual deficit. We report a new family with this uncommon disease and discuss its etiology.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Atrophy / complications
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Atrophy / genetics
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Memory Disorders / etiology*
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Memory Disorders / genetics
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Middle Aged
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Pedigree
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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / etiology*
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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / genetics
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Thalamus / pathology*