Neurodevelopmental and Movement Disorder Due to a Mutation in the GNAO1 Gene: A Case Report
Sandra Milena Hernández Yeneris , María Alejandra González-Solano , Isabella Lince-Rivera , Jorge A. Rojas-Martínez , Jorge L. Ramón-Gómez
Revista de Neurología ›› 2025, Vol. 80 ›› Issue (8) : 46799
We present the case of a patient with a de novo heterozygous probably pathogenic variant c.545C>T (p.Thr182Ile) in the GNAO1 gene that is probably pathogenic in relation to a neurodevelopmental disorder and movement disorder.
A female patient who started at 3 months with severe neurodevelopmental delay, and subsequently myoclonus, orofacial dyskinesia, and choreoathetosis, without seizures. Metabolic and structural causes were investigated and, finally, whole exome sequencing in trio identified a de novo heterozygous, probably pathogenic, variant c.545C>T (p.Thr182Ile) in the GNAO1 gene.
Early recognition of neurodevelopmental delay and abnormal movements are determinants of an etiological approach to a neurological disorder. The use of whole exome sequencing should be promoted if a structural and metabolic diagnosis has been ruled out as the identification of a specific condition affects its management and prognosis, and guides genetic counseling.
movimientos anormales / gen GNAO1 / mutación / neurodesarrollo / trastornos neurológicos / abnormal movements / GNAO1 gene / mutation / neurodevelopment / neurological disorders
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