Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS): LAMB2
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS): LAMB2. This is caused by mutations in the laminin β2 (LAMB2) gene. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is caused by mutations in the laminin β2 (LAMB2) gene
- The mutations are also associated with Pierson syndrome: this is an oculorenal syndrome
Clinical features
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Treatment
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References
- Maselli RA, Ng JJ, Anderson JA, et al. Mutations in LAMB2 causing a severe form of synaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome. J Med Genet 2009; 46:203-208.
- Zenker M, Aigner T, Wendler O, et al. Human laminin beta2 deficiency causes congenital nephrosis with mesangial sclerosis and distinct eye abnormalities. Hum Mol Genet 2004; 13:2625-2632.
- Matejas V, Al-Gazali L, Amirlak I, Zenker M. A syndrome comprising childhood-onset glomerular kidney disease and ocular abnormalities with progressive loss of vision is caused by mutated LAMB2. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2006; 21:3283-3286.
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