About Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Spinocerebellar ataxia is an inherited brain disorder that is characterized by problems with walking, as well as poor coordination of hand movements, eye movements, and speech. Symptoms usually occur after the age of 18 and become slowly progressive and results in the deterioration of tissue from the cerebellum.
Educational WebsitesSpinocerebellar Ataxia: Making an Informed Choice About Genetic Testing (PDF) This booklet reviews information about dominantly inherited forms of spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) and genetic testing for SCA. Spinocerebellar ataxia is an inherited disorder of brain function. It is characterized by increasing problems with coordination that often affect the legs, hands, and speech. |
Persistent ataxia usually results from damage to your cerebellum, the part of your brain that controls muscle coordination.
MRI showed posterior cerebellar vermis hypoplasia
Figure 2. Sagittal T2 weighted MR image of a subject with spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 showing the pontine and vermian regions outlined for area measurement in a patient with moderate cerebellar atrophy.
General descriptions of the types of spinocerebellar ataxia (Click to enlarge)
Genetic information regarding spinocerebellar ataxia.
