Article
Genetic ataxias: update on classification and diagnostic approaches.
Current neurology and neuroscience reports - 26 Feb 2021
Witek Natalie, Hawkins Jacob, Hall Deborah
Abstract excerpt
Ataxia encompasses a large group of rare disorders characterized by irregular movements, decreased coordination, imbalance, kinetic tremor, wide-based stance, and dysarthria. Evaluating ataxia can be challenging considering the volume of disorders and their complex pathologies involving diverse genetic and clinical factors. This is a comprehensive review of the genetic ataxia literature, presenting updated...
Topics
- Ataxia
- Cerebellar Ataxia
- Genetic Testing
- Humans
- Phenotype
- Spinocerebellar Degenerations
