Spinocerebellar ataxia 21
Overview
Spinocerebellar ataxia 21: A rare genetic disorder (chromosome 7p21.3-p15.1 defect) characterized by extrapyramidal features and cognitive impairment. The condition progresses slowly over decades. Gait ataxia and dysarthria (speech disorder) also occur and are symptoms common to all the spinocerebellar ataxia types.
Symptoms
Gait ataxia Mild sensory neuropathy Speech problems Reduced tendon reflexes Absent tendon reflexes
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 21. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Spinocerebellar ataxia 21 has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Spinocerebellar ataxia 21 signs or Spinocerebellar ataxia 21 symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 21 may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Spinocerebellar ataxia 21 symptoms.