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X-linked non progressive cerebellar ataxia(SCAX5)

MedGen UID:
394718
Concept ID:
C2678048
Disease or Syndrome
Synonym: Spinocerebellar ataxia, X-linked 5
Modes of inheritance:
X-linked recessive inheritance
MedGen UID:
375779
Concept ID:
C1845977
Finding
Source: Orphanet
A mode of inheritance that is observed for recessive traits related to a gene encoded on the X chromosome. In the context of medical genetics, X-linked recessive disorders manifest in males (who have one copy of the X chromosome and are thus hemizygotes), but generally not in female heterozygotes who have one mutant and one normal allele.
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0010404
OMIM®: 300703
Orphanet: ORPHA314978

Definition

X-linked non progressive cerebellar ataxia is a rare hereditary ataxia characterized by delayed early motor development, severe neonatal hypotonia, non-progressive ataxia and slow eye movements, presenting normal cognitive abilities and absence of pyramidal signs. Frequently patients also manifest intention tremor, mild dysphagia, and dysarthria. Brain MRI reveals global cerebellar atrophy with absence of other malformations or degenerations of the central and peripheral nervous systems. [from ORDO]

Clinical features

From HPO
Cerebellar ataxia
MedGen UID:
849
Concept ID:
C0007758
Disease or Syndrome
Cerebellar ataxia refers to ataxia due to dysfunction of the cerebellum. This causes a variety of elementary neurological deficits including asynergy (lack of coordination between muscles, limbs and joints), dysmetria (lack of ability to judge distances that can lead to under- or overshoot in grasping movements), and dysdiadochokinesia (inability to perform rapid movements requiring antagonizing muscle groups to be switched on and off repeatedly).
Dysarthria
MedGen UID:
8510
Concept ID:
C0013362
Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
Dysarthric speech is a general description referring to a neurological speech disorder characterized by poor articulation. Depending on the involved neurological structures, dysarthria may be further classified as spastic, flaccid, ataxic, hyperkinetic and hypokinetic, or mixed.
Action tremor
MedGen UID:
65875
Concept ID:
C0234376
Sign or Symptom
A tremor present when the limbs are active, either when outstretched in a certain position or throughout a voluntary movement.
Motor delay
MedGen UID:
381392
Concept ID:
C1854301
Finding
A type of Developmental delay characterized by a delay in acquiring motor skills.
Neonatal hypotonia
MedGen UID:
412209
Concept ID:
C2267233
Disease or Syndrome
Muscular hypotonia (abnormally low muscle tone) manifesting in the neonatal period.
Nystagmus
MedGen UID:
45166
Concept ID:
C0028738
Disease or Syndrome
Rhythmic, involuntary oscillations of one or both eyes related to abnormality in fixation, conjugate gaze, or vestibular mechanisms.

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVX-linked non progressive cerebellar ataxia
Follow this link to review classifications for X-linked non progressive cerebellar ataxia in Orphanet.

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Hsu SL, Chen YH, Chou CT, Chou YT, Tsai YS, Hsiao CT, Liao YC, Lee YC
Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2021 Nov;92:7-12. Epub 2021 Oct 9 doi: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2021.10.006. PMID: 34649108
Vicario M, Calì T, Cieri D, Vallese F, Bortolotto R, Lopreiato R, Zonta F, Nardella M, Micalizzi A, Lefeber DJ, Valente EM, Bertini E, Zanotti G, Zanni G, Brini M, Carafoli E
Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2017 Dec;1863(12):3303-3312. Epub 2017 Aug 12 doi: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2017.08.006. PMID: 28807751
Matilla-Dueñas A
Adv Exp Med Biol 2012;724:172-88. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-0653-2_14. PMID: 22411243

Diagnosis

Matilla-Dueñas A
Adv Exp Med Biol 2012;724:172-88. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-0653-2_14. PMID: 22411243

Prognosis

Matilla-Dueñas A
Adv Exp Med Biol 2012;724:172-88. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-0653-2_14. PMID: 22411243
Titomanlio L, Pierri NB, Romano A, Imperati F, Borrelli M, Barletta V, Diano AA, Castaldo I, Santoro L, Del Giudice E
Am J Med Genet A 2005 Jul 15;136(2):198-200. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.30795. PMID: 15940696
Allikmets R, Raskind WH, Hutchinson A, Schueck ND, Dean M, Koeller DM
Hum Mol Genet 1999 May;8(5):743-9. doi: 10.1093/hmg/8.5.743. PMID: 10196363

Clinical prediction guides

Allikmets R, Raskind WH, Hutchinson A, Schueck ND, Dean M, Koeller DM
Hum Mol Genet 1999 May;8(5):743-9. doi: 10.1093/hmg/8.5.743. PMID: 10196363

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