Niemann Pick C (NPC): clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on niemann pick c (npc): clinical features: Genetic mutations NPC1: this accounts for 95% of cases NPC2 Pathological features Onset features Movement disorders Other neurological features Psychiatric features Ophthalmic features Systemic features Differential…

Genetic mutations

  • NPC1: this accounts for 95% of cases
  • NPC2

Pathological features

Onset features

Movement disorders

Other neurological features

Psychiatric features

Ophthalmic features

Systemic features

Differential diagnosis

References

  1. Patterson MC, Clayton P, Gissen P, et al. Recommendations for the detection and diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease type C: an update. Neurol Clin Pract 2017; 7:499-511. 
  2. Wraith JE, Baumgartner MR, Bembi B, et al. Recommendations on the diagnosis and management of Niemann-Pick disease type C. Mol Genet Metab 2009; 98:152-165.
  3. Sevin M, Lesca G, Baumann N, et al. The adult form of Niemann-Pick disease type C. Brain 2007; 130:120-133.
  4. Goez HR, Jacob FD, Fealey RD, et al. An unusual presentation of copper metabolism disorder and a possible connection with Niemann-Pick type C. J Child Neurol 2011; 26:518-521.
  5. Devaraj R, Mahale RR, Sindhu DM, et al. Spectrum of movement disorders in Niemann-Pick disease type C. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y) 2022; 12:28. 
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