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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 1

info · Genetic · ICD-10: G12.2

An amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that has_material_basis_in mutation in the SOD1 gene on chromosome 21. The most common type of familial ALS.

Signs and symptoms

  • Skeletal muscle atrophy
  • Dysphagia
  • Degeneration of anterior horn cells
  • Dysarthria
  • Muscle spasm
  • Fasciculations
  • Sleep apnea
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Pseudobulbar paralysis
  • Muscle weakness

Also known as: ALS1; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 1