Spinocerebellar Ataxias

Overview

A group of predominately late-onset, cerebellar ataxias which have been divided into multiple subtypes based on clinical features and genetic mapping. Progressive ataxia is a central feature of these conditions, and in certain subtypes POLYNEUROPATHY; DYSARTHRIA; visual loss; and other disorders may develop. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1997, Ch65, pp 12-17; J Neuropathol Exp Neurol 1998 Jun;57(6):531-43)

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Quick facts about Spinocerebellar Ataxias

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C10.228.140.252.190.530|C10.228.140.252.700.700|C10.228.854.787.875|C10.574.500.825.700|C10.597.350.090.500.530|C16.320.400.780.875

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