Hereditary spastic paraplegia type 78 (SPG78)

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

Hereditary spastic paraplegia type 78 (SPG78). This is caused by mutations in the ATP13A2 gene on chromosome 1p. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Genetics

  • This is caused by mutations in the ATP13A2 gene on chromosome 1p
  • The transmission is autosomal recessive
  • The onset is in adulthood

Related gene disorders

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Pyramidal features

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Cerebral features

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Cerebellar features

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Peripheral features

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Ophthalmic features

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: features

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Dopamine transporter (DaT) scan

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Nerve conduction studies (NCS)

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References

  1. Estrada-Cuzcano A, Martin S, Chamova T, et al. Loss-of-function mutations in the ATP13A2/PARK9 gene cause complicated hereditary spastic paraplegia (SPG78). Brain 2017; 140:287-305. 
  2. Kara E, Tucci A, Manzoni C, et al. Genetic and phenotypic characterization of complex hereditary spastic paraplegia. Brain 2016; 139:1904-1918. 

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