Spinocerebellar ataxia 15
Other Names for this Disease
- SCA16 (formerly)
- Spinocerebellar ataxia 16 (formerly)
- Spinocerebellar ataxia type 15
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ataxia, often in combination with eye movement abnormalities and balance, speech and swallowing difficulties. The onset of symptoms typically occurs between ages 7 and 66 years. The ability to walk independently is often maintained for many years following onset of symptoms. SCA15 is caused by mutations in the ITPR1 gene. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Diagnosis is based on clinical history, physical examination, molecular genetic testing, and exclusion of other similar diseases. There is no effective treatment known to modify disease progression. Patients may benefit from occupational and physical therapy for gait dysfunction and speech therapy for dysarthria.Spinocerebellar ataxia 15 (SCA15) is a neurological condition characterized by slowly progressive gait and limb
Last updated: 1/22/2013
- Storey E. Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15. GeneReviews. April 2011; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1362/. Accessed 1/22/2013.
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