The classical tetrad of peripheral neuropathy, retinitis pigmentosa, cerebellar ataxia and elevated CSF protein is found in which hereditary neuropathy?
Correct Answer: Refsum’s disease
Description: Refsum’s disease is autosomal recessive inborn error of metabolism . It is due to accumulation of phytanic acid in blood and tissues. Classical features include retinitis pigmentosa, peripheral neuropathy, cerebellar ataxia, elevated protein in CSF without increases in the number of cells.
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now