X-linked spastic paraplegia type 16

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X-linked spastic paraplegia type 16

Synonyms: SPG16

A complex hereditary spastic paraplegia characterized by delayed motor development spasticity and inability to walk later progressing to quadriplegia motor aphasia bowel and bladder dysfunction. Patients also present with vision problems and mild intellectual disability. The disease affects only males.

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