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Fitzsimmons-Walson-Mellor syndrome
Introduction
Synonyms and keywords: Spastic paraplegia – nephritis – deafness
Overview
Overview
Fitzsimmons-Walson-Mellor syndrome is characterised by variable spastic paraplegia, bilateral sensorineural deafness, intellectual deficit and progressive nephropathy. It has been described in six members of a family. Inheritance is likely to be autosomal dominant.
References
References
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