Table 3 Clinical features of patients with CTX in different populations
From: Clinical and genetic characteristics of Chinese patients with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis
Clinical phenotypes | Chinese population (n = 25) | Caucasian population (Spanish n = 25) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Pyramidal signs | 88.5% | 92.0% | P = 0.157 |
Xanthomatosis | 84.6% | 56.0% | P < 0.01 |
Cerebellar ataxia | 57.7% | 76.0% | P < 0.05 |
Cognitive impairment | 57.7% | Not given | |
Cataracts | 38.5% | 92.0% | P < 0.01 |
Peripheral neuropathy | 30.8% | 64.0% | P < 0.05 |
Chronic diarrhea | 3.8% | 92.0% | P < 0.01 |
Epilepsy | 3.8% | 32.0% | P < 0.01 |