Case Series

Mild Late-Onset Sensory Neuropathy Associated with Heterozygous Missense GDAP1 Variants

Table 1

Clinical Results of individuals with a heterozygous GDAP1 missense variant.

ProbandVariants found in heterozygous stateOnsetClinical symptomsEMG/NCSFamily history

1GDAP1 c.358C > T (p.Arg120Trp), classified as pathogenic20sBurning feet, intermittent hand numbness; decreased pinprick to midcalfAbsent sural sensory responses bilaterallySon with high arches at age 10
2GDAP1 c.358C > T (p.Arg120Trp), classified as pathogenicEarly 50sNot athletic as a child, numb toes, reflexes absentRight ulnar sensory response mildly reduced amplitudeNone
3GDAP1 c.811G > A (p.Gly271Arg), classified as pathogenicLate 60sParesthesias and numbness in thumbs and toes, absent achilles reflexesNormalFather with neuropathy
4 (proband 3’s daughter)GDAP1 c.811G > A (p.Gly271Arg), classified as pathogenic40sFast runner as a child but had cramps; numb toes on left footNot performed
5GDAP 1 c.1006G > T (p.Ala336Ser); classified as a variant of uncertain significance.50sWas able to run, walk, and bike as a child up until his 50s when he developed pain in both feet as if “duct tape” around it.Left superficial peroneal and ulnar sensory and left tibial motor response mildly reduced amplitudeMother with neuropathic pain.