Autosomal dominant spastic paraplegia type 38

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Autosomal dominant spastic paraplegia type 38

Synonyms: SPG38

A complex hereditary spastic paraplegia characterized by mild to severe lower limb spasticity hyperreflexia extensor plantar responses impaired vibration sensation pes cavus and significant wasting and weakness of the small hand muscles. Temporal lobe epilepsy and cognitive dysfunction have been also reported.

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Advocacy Organizations

Eleanor Kaplan Foundation Inc.

The Eleanor Kaplan Foundation or TeamLeni, is a 501c3 to raise awareness, fund and establish research programs and develop curative therapeutics for SPG49 and all TECPR2 related disorders.

Genetic Support Network of Victoria

The Genetic Support Network of Victoria is an organisation that supports people living with genetic, undiagnosed and rare conditions and those who support them including community and families, patient support organisations, health professionals and industry. Our vision is our community flourishing and living their best lives.

Clinical Trials

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