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5 Facts you should know about
Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 2
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Symptoms of the CLN2 generally develop between ages two and four years.
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The initial features usually include recurrent seizures and ataxia.
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The CLNs were originally classified broadly according to age at onset, with CLN2 as the late infantile-onset (LINCL) form.
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Children with CLN2 disease commonly experience a complete loss of cognitive abilities, motor function, and vision within the first decade of life.
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Developmental skills such as standing, walking, and talking may not be achieved or are gradually lost.
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