Fiorini Claudio

Dr. Fiorini Claudio


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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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8 August 2022 in Neurology Genetics
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FPFlavia Palombo
Flavia Palombo
Chiara La MorgiaChiara La Morgia
Chiara La Morgia
FCFiorini Claudio
Fiorini Claudio
LCLeonardo Caporali
Leonardo Caporali
MVMaria Lucia Valentino
Maria Lucia Valentino
Valerio CarelliValerio Carelli
Valerio Carelli
Background and Objectives To date, approximately 20 heterozygous mainly loss-of-function variants in KCND3 have been associated with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) type 19 and 22, a clinically heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative disorders. We aimed at reporting the second patients with the V374A KCND3 mutation from an independent family, confirming its pathogenic role. Methods We describe the clinical history of a patient with SCA and conducted genetic investigations including mitochondrial DNA analysis and exome sequencing. Results This male patient was reported to have unstable gait with tremors at the lower limbs and dysarthric speech since childhood. A neurologic examination also showed dysarthria, nystagmus, action tremor, dysmetria, and weak deep tendon reflexes. He had marked cerebellar atrophy at brain MRI, more evident at vermis. Molecular analysis, including exome sequencing and an in silico panel analysis of genes associated with SCA, revealed the c.1121T>C [p.V374A] mutation in KCND3. Discussion This report consolidates the pathogenicity of the V374A KCND3 mutation and suggests that the ataxic paroxysmal exacerbations are not a key phenotypic feature of this mutation.