Slowly progressive motor neuron disease with multi-system involvement related to p.E121G SOD1 mutation

Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener. 2017 May;18(3-4):296-297. doi: 10.1080/21678421.2016.1255756. Epub 2016 Nov 28.

Abstract

We report the third case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis related to p.E121G Superoxide dismutase-1 (SOD1) mutation. Besides a sporadic presentation and a slow progressive course, as described in the 2 previously cases, our patient presented with prominent sensory and cerebellar signs. This case report strengthens that p.E121G should be considered as a causal mutation. Slowly upper and lower motor neuron degeneration, even with non-motor clinical features, should prompt a sequencing of SOD1.

Keywords: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; SOD1 mutation; multi-system involvement; slow progression.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / genetics*
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / pathology
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Motor Neuron Disease / genetics*
  • Motor Neuron Disease / pathology
  • Mutation / genetics
  • Nerve Degeneration / genetics
  • Nerve Degeneration / pathology
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Superoxide Dismutase-1 / genetics*

Substances

  • SOD1 protein, human
  • Superoxide Dismutase-1