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. 2020 Jul;27(7):1327-1335.
doi: 10.1111/ene.14173. Epub 2020 Mar 16.

Clinical spectrum of BICD2 mutations

M Frasquet  1   2   3 , A Camacho  4   5 , R Vílchez  2 , H Argente-Escrig  1   2   3   6 , E Millet  7 , J F Vázquez-Costa  1   2   3   6   8 , R Silla  9 , A Sánchez-Monteagudo  3   10 , J J Vílchez  1   2   3   6 , C Espinós  3   10   11   12 , V Lupo #  3   10   11 , T Sevilla #  1   2   3   6   8
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Clinical spectrum of BICD2 mutations

M Frasquet et al. Eur J Neurol. 2020 Jul.

Abstract

Background and purpose: Mutations in the BICD2 gene cause autosomal dominant lower extremity-predominant spinal muscular atrophy 2A (SMALED2A), a condition that is associated with a specific pattern of thigh and calf muscle involvement when studied by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Patients may present minor clinical sensory impairment, but objective sensory involvement has yet to be demonstrated.

Methods: We collected clinical data from 11 patients from five different families carrying mutations in BICD2. Genetic diagnosis was achieved using gene panel testing and skin biopsies were taken from two patients to study the epidermal nerve fiber density.

Results: In the studied patients, three new pathogenic mutations were detected as well as the already defined pathogenic p.Ser107Leu mutation. The most frequent clinical picture was characterized by lower-limb weakness in combination with foot deformities. One patient manifested clinical and electrophysiological sensory impairment, and the epidermal nerve fiber density study of another patient revealed the existence of a small-fiber neuropathy. Muscle MRI showed a common pattern of fat deposition including selective involvement of gluteus medius and minimus at the pelvic level, the anterior compartment of the thigh and the posterior compartment of the calf, with only mild or no involvement of the intrinsic foot muscles.

Conclusions: We report three new pathogenic mutations in the BICD2 gene. Muscle MRI confirms the existence of a selective pattern of thigh and leg muscle involvement in SMALED2A, providing additional information regarding pelvic and foot muscles. Moreover, our results raise the possibility of sensory involvement in the disease.

Keywords: BICD2; Charcot-Marie-Tooth; hereditary motor neuropathy; muscle magnetic resonance imaging; spinal muscular atrophy.

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