Childhood giant axonal neuropathy. Case report and review of the literature.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1987
Abstract
Giant axonal neuropathy (GAN) is a rare autosomal recessive childhood disorder characterized by a peripheral neuropathy and features of central nervous system involvement. Typically seen are distal axonal swellings filled with 8-10 nm in diameter neurofilaments in central and peripheral axons, and intermediate filament collections in several other cell types. Many neurotoxins produce a morphologically similar neuropathy in humans and experimental animals. Defective nerve fiber energy metabolism has been postulated as a cause in these toxic neuropathies. It is possible that GAN represents an inborn error of metabolism of enzyme-linked sulfhydryl containing proteins, resulting in impaired production of energy necessary for the normal organization of intermediate filaments.
Volume
82
Issue
1-3
First Page
205
Last Page
228
ISSN
0022-510X
Published In/Presented At
Tandan, R., Little, B. W., Emery, E. S., Good, P. S., Pendlebury, W. W., & Bradley, W. G. (1987). Childhood giant axonal neuropathy. Case report and review of the literature. Journal of the neurological sciences, 82(1-3), 205–228. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-510x(87)90019-0
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2831308
Department(s)
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Document Type
Article