Abstract
Premutation carriers of repeat expansions in the fragile X mental retardation (FMR1) gene develop kinetic tremor and ataxia or the 'fragile X associated tremor/ataxia syndrome' (FXTAS). Affected FMR1 premutation carriers also have parkinsonism, but have not been reported to meet criteria for Parkinson disease. This case series illustrates that some patients who are FMR1 premutation carriers may appear by history and examination to have idiopathic Parkinson disease. Based on previous studies, it is likely that the genetic mutation and parkinsonism are associated. Although screening all PD patients is likely to be low yield, genetic testing of FMR1 in individuals with PD and a family history of fragile X syndrome, autism or developmental delay, or other related FMR1 phenotypes is warranted.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 156-159 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Parkinsonism and Related Disorders |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2009 |
Keywords
- Fragile X associated tremor/ataxia syndrome
- Fragile X mental retardation gene
- Parkinson disease
- Parkinsonism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Clinical Neurology
- Neurology