Autosomal recessive spastic ataxia 5 (SPAX5)

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Autosomal recessive spastic ataxia 5 (SPAX5). This is caused by mutations in the AFG3L2 gene. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Genetics

  • This is caused by mutations in the AFG3L2 gene
  • It is an early onset disorder

Clinical features

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Synonym

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References

  1. de Bot ST, Willemsen MA, Vermeer S, Kremer HP, van de Warrenburg BP. Reviewing the genetic causes of spastic-ataxias. Neurology 2012; 79:1507-1514. 

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