Friedreich Ataxia 2; Frda2

Description

Friedreich ataxia (FRDA) is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive gait and limb ataxia with associated limb muscle weakness, absent lower limb reflexes, extensor plantar responses, dysarthria, and decreased vibratory sense and proprioception. Onset is usually in the first or second decade, before the end of puberty (summary by Delatycki et al., 2000).For a general phenotypic description of Friedreich ataxia (FRDA), see FRDA1 (OMIM ), which is caused by mutation in the FXN gene (OMIM ) on chromosome 9q13.

Clinical Features

Top most frequent phenotypes and symptoms related to Friedreich Ataxia 2; Frda2

  • Scoliosis
  • Ataxia
  • Nystagmus
  • Muscle weakness
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Dysarthria
  • Optic atrophy
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cerebellar atrophy
  • Congestive heart failure

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Incidence and onset information

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