Abstract:Homozygous mutations in the triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2) gene are known to cause Nasu-Hakola disease, which is a rare cause of progressive presenile dementia.
A 36-year-old woman presented with repetitive seizures, a 5-year history of progressive behavioral and cognitive changes, and an affected sibling. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed an ischemic lesion in the left medial temporal lobe. Extensive evaluation of juvenile stroke revealed that viral and autoimmune ence… Show more
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