Autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay

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Autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay

Synonyms: ARSACS | Autosomal recessive spastic ataxia type 6 | SPAX6

Autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by early-onset cerebellar ataxia with spasticity a pyramidal syndrome and peripheral neuropathy.

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