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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 16

info ยท Nervous system

An amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that has_material_basis_in mutation in the SIGMAR1 gene (SETX) on chromosome 9.

Signs and symptoms

  • Lower limb muscle weakness
  • Lower limb spasticity
  • Weakness of the intrinsic hand muscles
  • Hyperreflexia
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Loss of ambulation

Also known as: ALS16; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 16; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 16, juvenile