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Two Siblings with Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology ; : 450-454, 2013.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-186531
ABSTRACT
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is a rare autosomal recessive lipid storage disease caused by sterol 27-hydroxylase (CYP27) deficiency. We report two CTX siblings that were presented with typical manifestations such as achilles tendon xanthomas, mental retardation, progressive gait ataxia, and upper motor signs. Their parents and other three sisters were healthy. Serum cholesterol level was within normal limits for both siblings. The older brother has been treated conservatively with muscle relaxant and dopamine agonist because the disease was so progressive, but the younger sister has been treated with 250 mg/day chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (simvastatin 40 mg/day) to prevent the progressive neurologic dysfunction.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Oxidoreductases / Parents / Achilles Tendon / Xanthomatosis / Chenodeoxycholic Acid / Cholesterol / Coenzyme A / Dopamine Agonists / Xanthomatosis, Cerebrotendinous / Gait Ataxia Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Dermatology Year: 2013 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Oxidoreductases / Parents / Achilles Tendon / Xanthomatosis / Chenodeoxycholic Acid / Cholesterol / Coenzyme A / Dopamine Agonists / Xanthomatosis, Cerebrotendinous / Gait Ataxia Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Dermatology Year: 2013 Type: Article