Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Type 11: A Comprehensive Case Report.
S H Siddik, T S Sumaiya, M Foysal et al.
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Case in brief
An 18-year-old woman with no significant medical history presented with a 2-year history of progressive weakness and stiffness in both lower limbs, leading to difficulty in walking. Genetic analysis revealed homozygous variations in the SPG11 gene, confirming a diagnosis of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Type 11. The case highlights the clinical and genetic features associated with this condition.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider hereditary spastic paraplegia, particularly type 11, in young patients presenting with progressive lower limb weakness and stiffness, even in the absence of consanguinity.