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What is the definition of CAPOS Syndrome?
Cerebellar ataxia, areflexia, pes cavus, optic atrophy, and sensorineural hearing loss (CAPOS) syndrome is a neurological disorder. The syndrome gets its name from the different parts of the body it usually affects: Cerebellar ataxia: inflammation of the cerebellum, the part of the brain that helps control the coordination of muscle movement Areflexia: loss of reflexes Pes cavus: high arch in foot Optic atrophy: damage to the optic nerve of the eye Sensorinural hearing loss: damage to the nerves involved in hearing CAPOS syndrome typically begins after a fever-related illness with a sudden episode of ataxia, such as having a hard time walking or coordinating leg or arm movements. The ataxia is usually associated with generalized weakness and/or inflammation of the brain (encephalopathy). Pregnancy and delivery may also trigger episodes. Most people with CAPOS syndrome have one to three episodes during their lifetime. Other signs and symptoms during an episode may include low muscle tone, unusual eye movements (nystagmus or strabismus), problems with speech (dysarthria), difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), reduced or absent reflexes, and hearing loss. Some people may lose consciousness or go into a coma during an episode. Though many of the signs and symptoms of CAPOS syndrome get better as the fever and illness improve, some symptoms, including movement problems, may continue.
What are the alternative names for CAPOS Syndrome?
  • Cerebellar ataxia, areflexia, pes cavus, optic atrophy and sensorinural hearing loss
  • Autosomal dominant optic atrophy plus syndrome
  • CAPOS
  • CAPOS syndrome
  • Cerebellar ataxia - areflexia - pes cavus - optic atrophy - sensorineural hearing loss
  • Cerebellar ataxia-areflexia-pes cavus-optic atrophy-sensorineural hearing loss syndrome
  • DOMINANT OPTIC ATROPHY PLUS SYNDROME
  • Dominant optic atrophy, deafness, ptosis, ophthalmoplegia, dystaxia, and myopathy
  • OPTIC ATROPHY WITH OR WITHOUT DEAFNESS, OPHTHALMOPLEGIA, MYOPATHY, ATAXIA, AND NEUROPATHY
  • Optic atrophy - deafness- polyneuropathy - myopathy
  • Optic atrophy-deafness-polyneuropathy-myopathy syndrome
  • Treft-Sanborn-Carey syndrome
Who are the top CAPOS Syndrome Local Doctors?
Advanced in CAPOS Syndrome
Dr. Minh-triet D. Vo
Family Medicine
Advanced in CAPOS Syndrome
Dr. Minh-triet D. Vo
Family Medicine
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Franciscan Medical Clinic On Gravelly Lake

9537 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Suite E10, 
Lakewood, WA 
253-984-2000
Languages Spoken:
English, Filipino, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Vietnamese
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Minh-triet Vo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Vo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CAPOS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Scoliosis, and Low Blood Sugar. Dr. Vo is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Vo is currently accepting new patients.

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Distinguished in CAPOS Syndrome
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Tele-Radiology Solutions

22 Llanfair Road, Unit 6, 
Ardmore, PA 
610-785-6327
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Telugu
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Srikanth Medarametla is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Dr. Medarametla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of CAPOS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Medarametla is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Medarametla is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in CAPOS Syndrome
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Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

4440 W 95th St, 
Oak Lawn, IL 
708-684-5503
Languages Spoken:
English, Japanese
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Shota Yamamoto is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Yamamoto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of CAPOS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vertigo, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Yamamoto is board certified in American Board Of Radiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Yamamoto is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest CAPOS Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 29, 2025

Summary: CoRDS, or the Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford, is based at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides researchers with a centralized, international patient registry for all rare diseases. This program allows patients and researchers to connect as easily as possible to help advance treatments and cures for rare diseases. The CoRDS team works with patient advocacy groups, in...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center