Spinocerebellar ataxia 27

Overview

Spinocerebellar ataxia 27: A rare genetic disorder (chromosome FGF14; 13q34 defect) characterized by tremors, dyskinesia and psychiatric episodes. Gait ataxia and dysarthria (speech disorder) also occur and are symptoms common to all the spinocerebellar ataxia types.

Symptoms

Gait ataxia Mild sensory neuropathy Dysarthria Facial dyskinesia Oral dyskinesia