Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis and infertility: A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2022 Dec 2;10(12):e6661. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6661. eCollection 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is a lipid storage disorder that causes neurological, ophthalmic, vascular, and musculoskeletal disorders due to the deposition of cholesterol in the tissues. Hence, we report clinical and imaging of a 31-year-old mentally retarded man with cerebellar ataxia, bilateral swelling of the posterior aspect of Achill, and infertility.

Keywords: cataracts; cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis; developmental delay; gait disorder; infertility.

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  • Case Reports