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Disease Profile

Spinocerebellar ataxia with dysmorphism

Prevalence
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.

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Age of onset

Infancy

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ICD-10

G11.8

Inheritance

Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.

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Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.

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X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.

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X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.

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Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.

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Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.

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Not applicable

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Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Nervous System Diseases

Summary

The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 1185

Definition
Spinocerebellar ataxia-dysmorphism is marked by characteristic facies associated with dysarthria, delayed psychomotor development, ataxia, scoliosis and foot deformities. Three cases have been described and transmission appears to be autosomal recessive.

Visit the Orphanet disease page for more resources.

Symptoms

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

Medical Terms Other Names
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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Anteverted nares
Nasal tip, upturned
Upturned nasal tip
Upturned nose
Upturned nostrils

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0000463
Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the cerebellum
Absent/small cerebellum
Absent/underdeveloped cerebellum

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0007360
Broad forehead
Increased width of the forehead
Wide forehead

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0000337
Coarse hair
Coarse hair texture
0002208
Cubitus valgus
Outward turned elbows
0002967
Dolichocephaly
Long, narrow head
Tall and narrow skull

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0000268
Downturned corners of mouth
Downturned corners of the mouth
Downturned mouth

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0002714
EMG abnormality
0003457
Epicanthus
Eye folds
Prominent eye folds

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0000286
Genu recurvatum
Back knee
Knee hyperextension

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0002816
Global developmental delay
0001263
Hyperextensible skin
Hyperelastic skin
Skin hyperelasticity
Stretchable skin

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0000974
Joint hyperflexibility
Joints move beyond expected range of motion
0005692
Muscular hypotonia
Low or weak muscle tone
0001252
Nystagmus
Involuntary, rapid, rhythmic eye movements
0000639
Proptosis
Bulging eye
Eyeballs bulging out
Prominent eyes
Prominent globes
Protruding eyes

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0000520
Ptosis
Drooping upper eyelid
0000508
Reduced bone mineral density
Low solidness and mass of the bones
0004349
Short nose
Decreased length of nose
Shortened nose

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0003196
Slender long bone
Long bones slender
Thin long bones

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0003100
Thick vermilion border
Full lips
Increased volume of lip
Plump lips
Prominent lips
Thick lips

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0012471
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Low-set, posteriorly rotated ears
0000368
Macrocephaly
Increased size of skull
Large head
Large head circumference

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0000256
Optic atrophy
0000648
Short stature
Decreased body height
Small stature

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0004322
Spina bifida occulta
0003298
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Abnormal foot morphology
Abnormal feet structure
Abnormality of the feet
Abnormality of the foot
Foot deformities
Foot deformity

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0001760
Ataxia
0001251
Autosomal recessive inheritance
0000007
Babinski sign
0003487
Cerebellar atrophy
Degeneration of cerebellum
0001272
Coarse facial features
Coarse facial appearance
0000280
Dysarthria
Difficulty articulating speech
0001260
Generalized hypotonia
Decreased muscle tone
Low muscle tone

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0001290
Hyporeflexia
Decreased reflex response
Decreased reflexes

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0001265
Scoliosis
0002650
Thick lower lip vermilion
Increased volume of lower lip
Plump lower lip
Prominent lower lip

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0000179

Diagnosis

Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.

Testing Resources

    Organizations

    Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

    Organizations Supporting this Disease

      Learn more

      These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

      Where to Start

        In-Depth Information

        • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
        • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
        • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
        • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Spinocerebellar ataxia with dysmorphism. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.