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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 8
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An amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that has_material_basis_in mutation in the VAPB gene on chromosome 20.
Signs and symptoms
- Postural tremor
- Muscle spasm
- Fasciculations
- Proximal muscle weakness
- Bulbar signs
- Dysphagia
- Proximal amyotrophy
- Distal muscle weakness
- Progressive muscle weakness
- Skeletal muscle atrophy
Also known as: ALS8; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 8