Spinocerebellar ataxia 18
Overview
Spinocerebellar ataxia 18: A rare genetic disorder (chromosome 7q22-31 defect) characterized by muscle atrophy and sensory loss. The severity of symptoms is variable. 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 Walking problems Sensory loss
Prognosis
The 'prognosis' of Spinocerebellar ataxia 18 usually refers to the likely outcome of Spinocerebellar ataxia 18. The prognosis of Spinocerebellar ataxia 18 may include the duration of Spinocerebellar ataxia 18, chances of complications of Spinocerebellar ataxia 18, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Spinocerebellar ataxia 18, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Spinocerebellar ataxia 18. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.