Early onset hereditary spinocerebellar ataxia: an autosomal recessive disorder distinct from Friedreich's ataxia.

Kumar, D; Blank, C E

Early onset hereditary spinocerebellar ataxia: an autosomal recessive disorder distinct from Friedreich's ataxia.

Date

1989-10-01

Authors

Kumar, D

Blank, C E

Abstract

The important clinical features of seven patients with an early onset slowly progressive heredofamilial spinocerebellar degenerative disorder of probably autosomal recessive inheritance included limb ataxia, retained and/or exaggerated tendon reflexes (biceps and knee), pyramidal weakness of lower limbs and normal sensory action potentials. This rare disorder is probably distinct from Friedreich's ataxia and carries a better prognosis.

Citation

Kumar D, Blank CE. Early onset hereditary spinocerebellar ataxia: an autosomal recessive disorder distinct from Friedreich's ataxia. Indian Pediatrics. 1989 Oct; 26(10): 1014-9