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GTR Home > Conditions/Phenotypes > Episodic ataxia type 6

Summary

An exceedingly rare form of hereditary episodic ataxia with varying degrees of ataxia and associated findings including slurred speech, headache, confusion and hemiplegia. [from SNOMEDCT_US]

Available tests

38 tests are in the database for this condition.

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  • Also known as: EA6, EAAT1, GLAST, GLAST1, SLC1A3
    Summary: solute carrier family 1 member 3

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