Infantile-onset autosomal recessive nonprogressive cerebellar ataxia

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Infantile-onset autosomal recessive nonprogressive cerebellar ataxia

Synonyms: Autosomal recessive spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 | SCAR6

A rare genetic autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia disease characterized by nonprogressive cerebellar ataxia with onset in infancy manifesting with delayed motor and speech development gait ataxia dysmetria hypotonia increased deep tendon reflexes and dysarthria. Additional variable manifestations include moderate nystagmus on lateral gaze mild spasticity intention tremor short stature and pes planus. Brain imaging reveals cerebellar vermis atrophy.

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