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What is the definition of Primary Lateral Sclerosis?
Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a rare neuromuscular disease that affects the nerve cells that control the voluntary muscles. Problems in the legs (such as weakness, stiffness, spasticity, and balance problems) are often observed first, but hand clumsiness and changes in speech can be early symptoms, as well. The underlying cause of adult PLS is currently unknown. In most cases, it occurs sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. A subtype of PLS, called juvenile PLS, is caused by changes in the ALS2 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
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What are the alternative names for Primary Lateral Sclerosis?
  • Primary lateral sclerosis
  • Adult-onset PLS
  • Adult-onset primary lateral sclerosis
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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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