Progressive ataxia, ophthalmoparesis, and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in a family with a novel variant in the KIFBP gene

Clin Genet. 2024 Feb;105(2):228-230. doi: 10.1111/cge.14448. Epub 2023 Oct 30.

Abstract

A novel homozygous variant in KIFBP was identified in a consanguineous family with four sibs affected by Goldberg-Sphrintzen Syndrome (GOSHS). We report for the first time, early-adulthood-onset progressive ataxia, opthalmoparesis, and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in GOSHS.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebellar Ataxia* / genetics
  • Humans
  • Hypogonadism* / genetics
  • Ophthalmoplegia*
  • Pedigree
  • Spinocerebellar Degenerations*