Valentina Ricciarini
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Valentina Ricciarini has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Gabriele Siciliano
Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Neurology Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
1 shared publication - Michelangelo Mancuso
Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Neurological Institute, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
1 shared publication - Piervito Lopriore
Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Neurological Institute, University of Pisa, Italy
1 shared publication - Vincenzo Montano
Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Neurological Institute, University of Pisa, 56100 Pisa, Italy
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 2 April 2022
- Published by MDPI AG in Neurology International
- Vol. 14 (2) , 337-356
Mitochondrial Ataxias: Molecular Classification and Clinical Heterogeneity
Ataxia is increasingly being recognized as a cardinal manifestation in primary mitochondrial diseases (PMDs) in both paediatric and adult patients. It can be caused by disruption of cerebellar nuclei or fibres, its connection with the brainstem, or spinal and peripheral lesions leading to proprioceptive loss. Despite mitochondrial ataxias having no specific defining features, they should be included in hereditary ataxias differential diagnosis, given the high prevalence of PMDs. This review focuses on the clinical and neuropathological features and genetic background of PMDs in which ataxia is a prominent manifestation.
- 2 April 2022
- Published by MDPI AG in Neurology International
- Vol. 14 (2) , 337-356
Open AccessMitochondrial Ataxias: Molecular Classification and Clinical Heterogeneity
Ataxia is increasingly being recognized as a cardinal manifestation in primary mitochondrial diseases (PMDs) in both paediatric and adult patients. It can be caused by disruption of cerebellar nuclei or fibres, its connection with the brainstem, or spinal and peripheral lesions leading to proprioceptive loss. Despite mitochondrial ataxias having no specific defining features, they should be included in hereditary ataxias differential diagnosis, given the high prevalence of PMDs. This review focuses on the clinical and neuropathological features and genetic background of PMDs in which ataxia is a prominent manifestation.