Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS): CHAT

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS): CHAT. This is caused by choline acetyl transferase deficiency. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Pathology

  • This is caused by choline acetyl transferase deficiency
  • It is a presynaptic CMS
  • It results in a reduction in synaptic vesicle numbers

Clinical features

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References

  1. Beeson D, Hantai D, Lochmuller H, Engel AG. 126th International Workshop: congenital myasthenic syndromes, 24-26 September 2004, Naarden, the Netherlands. Neuromuscul Disord 2005; 15:498-512.
  2. Finlayson S, Beeson D, Palace J. Congenital myasthenic syndrome: an update. Pract Neurol 2013; 13:80-91.

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