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Learn About Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4

View Main Condition: Movement Disorders

What is the definition of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4?
Spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4) is a very rare form of hereditary progressive movement disorder. Symptoms include muscle weakness (atrophy) and difficulty coordinating body movements (ataxia), most notably causing a jerky, unsteady walking style (gait) and difficulty speaking (dysarthria). A distinctive feature of SCA4 is the progressive loss of feeling or sensation in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy) and loss of reflexes. SCA4 is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Although SCA4 has been linked to a location on chromosome 16, (16q22.1), the gene which causes SCA4 when mutated has not been found. Diagnosis is based on symptoms consistent with the disease.
What are the alternative names for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4?
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia 4
  • SCA4
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia autosomal dominant with sensory axonal neuropathy
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia type 4
Who are the top Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4 Local Doctors?
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4

The Regents Of The University Of California

150 Medical Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Susan Perlman is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Perlman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4. Her top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4
Otfried Müller Str. 23, 
Tuebingen, BW, DE 

Matthis Synofzik practices in Tuebingen, Germany. Mr. Synofzik is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4
Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

Jose Pedroso practices in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Pedroso is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

What are the latest Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4 Clinical Trials?
Natural History of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 (SCA7)

Background: Spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) is a disease in which people have problems with coordination, balance, speech and vision. It is caused by a change in the ATXN7 gene. A mutation in this ATXN7 gene causes changes in eye cells, which can lead to vision loss. There is no cure for SCA7 but researchers are looking for possible treatments. Researchers need more information about SCA7. They want to c...

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Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford

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