title: [Episodic ataxia type 2].
abstract: Episodic ataxia type 2 is an autosomal dominant paroxysmal cerebellar ataxia characterized by acetazolamide-responsive recurrent attacks with interictal nystagmus. This disease is caused by mutations (mainly truncating mutation) within the alpha1(A) subunit of P/Q type voltage-dependent calcium channel gene, CACNA1A. Further researches would establish the genotype/phenotype correlation and clarify the mechanism of this disorder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology and Neurological Science, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tomimitsu
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mizusawa