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Neurology · Neurology / Neurodegenerative syndromes

Brown–Vialetto–Van Laere syndrome

Also known as: Riboflavin transporter deficiency

Progressive pontobulbar palsy with sensorineural deafness.

Medical specialty
Neurology
Subspecialty
Neurology / Neurodegenerative syndromes
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved
SLC52A2, SLC52A3

Etiology & mechanism

Riboflavin transporter deficiency.

Gene(s) involved (2)

SLC52A2SLC52A3

Symptoms & signs (5)

ataxiabulbar palsyoptic atrophyrespiratory insufficiencysensorineural deafness
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