Primary Familial Brain Calcification Caused by a Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutation in the MYORG Gene

Acta Neurol Taiwan. 2022 Mar 25:31(2):77-79.

Abstract

Background purpose: To demonstrate a novel compound heterozygous mutation in MYORG-related recessive primary familial brain calcification.

Case report: We report a case of primary familial brain calcification with newly-discovered compound heterozygous mutation in the MYORG gene presenting with progressive parkinsonism, cerebellar signs, and typical diffuse brain calcifications.

Conclusion: Clinicians should consider MYORG testing in patients who have primary brain calcifications with either a negative or recessive family history.

Keywords: MYORG autosomal recessive.; primary familial brain calcification.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain / metabolism
  • Brain Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Diseases* / genetics
  • Brain Diseases* / metabolism
  • Calcinosis
  • Glycoside Hydrolases* / genetics
  • Glycoside Hydrolases* / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Mutation
  • Pedigree

Substances

  • Glycoside Hydrolases
  • MYORG protein, human