Molecular Basis and Clinical Overview of McLeod Syndrome Compared With Other Neuroacanthocytosis Syndromes

This review discusses the clinical manifestations and molecular basis of McLeod syndrome and provides a comprehensive listing of alleles with involvement in the syndrome published to date. This review highlights the clinical diversity of McLeod syndrome and discusses the development of molecular tools to elucidate genetic causes of disease. A more precise and systematic genetic classification is the first step toward correlating and understanding the diverse phenotypic manifestations of McLeod syndrome and may guide clinical treatment of patients and support for affected and carrier family members. This review provides a knowledge base for neurologists, hematologists, and clinical geneticists on this rare and debilitating disease.