Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency
Synonyms: SCAR16 | Spinocerebellar ataxia autosomal recessive type 16
A rare hereditary ataxia characterized by progressive truncal and limb ataxia resulting in gait instability. Dysarthria dysphagia nystagmus spasticity of the lower limbs mild peripheral sensory neuropathy cognitive impairment and accelerated ageing have also been associated.
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Advocacy Organizations
DDX3X Foundation
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KIF1A.ORG
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National Ataxia Foundation
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