Kyphoscoliosis-lateral tongue atrophy-hereditary spastic paraplegia syndrome

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Synonyms: Kyphoscoliosis-lateral tongue atrophy-HSP syndrome

A rare complex hereditary spastic paraplegia characterized by neonatal to infantile onset of progressive spasticity in the lower limbs hyperreflexia tip-toe walking pes equinus and delayed motor developmental milestones. Kyphoscoliosis becomes evident in older patients and most patients show atrophy of the lateral aspects of the tongue. Additional signs may include intellectual disability language impairment and moderate upper limb involvement.

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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.

National Ataxia Foundation

Ataxia is a rare neurological disease affecting tens of thousands of people in the US and many thousands more around the world. It is progressive, affecting a person’s ability to walk, talk, and use fine motor skills. The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) was established in 1957 to help persons with Ataxia and their families. Our mission is to accelerate the development of treatments and a cure

Project CASK

VISION Project CASK believes in a world free of the life limitations and debilitating effects of CASK gene disorders. ​MISSION To accelerate breakthroughs in research to develop treatments and a cure for CASK gene disorders. ​VALUES Collaboration. Transparency. Urgency.

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