Important genetic causes of autonomic failure

Important genetic causes of autonomic failure

What are the most important genetic causes of autonomic failure?

  • Dopamine/beta-hydroxylase deficiency
  • Familial dysautonomia
  • Fabry’s disease
  • Familial amyloidosis
  • Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b
  • Porphyria

Sources

Perkes I, Baguley IJ, Nott MT, et al.: A review of paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity after acquired brain injury. Ann Neurol 68:126, 2010.

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