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Spinocerebellar ataxia 7
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.
1-9 / 1 000 000
Age of onset
Infancy
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.
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.
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.
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.
X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
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.
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.
Not applicable
Other names (AKA)
SCA7; Spinocerebellar ataxia type 7; Olivopontocerebellar atrophy 3;
Categories
Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Eye diseases; Nervous System Diseases
Summary
Spinocerebellar
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
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100% of people have these symptoms | ||
Difficulty articulating speech
|
0001260 | |
Dysmetria |
Lack of coordination of movement
|
0001310 |
Hyperreflexia |
Increased reflexes
|
0001347 |
80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
Cone/cone-rod dystrophy | 0000548 | |
Poor swallowing
Swallowing difficulties
Swallowing difficulty
[ more ] |
0002015 | |
30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
Babinski sign | 0003487 | |
Cerebellar atrophy |
Degeneration of cerebellum
|
0001272 |
Cerebral atrophy |
Degeneration of cerebrum
|
0002059 |
Congestive heart failure |
Cardiac failure
Cardiac failures
Heart failure
[ more ] |
0001635 |
Dysdiadochokinesis |
Difficulty performing quick and alternating movements
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0002075 |
Failure to thrive |
Faltering weight
Weight faltering
[ more ] |
0001508 |
Feeding difficulties |
Feeding problems
Poor feeding
[ more ] |
0011968 |
Global |
0001263 | |
Mental deterioration |
Intellectual deterioration
Progressive cognitive decline
Cognitive decline, progressive
Cognitive decline
[ more ] |
0001268 |
Motor delay | 0001270 | |
Muscle weakness |
Muscular weakness
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0001324 |
Neonatal |
Low muscle tone, in neonatal onset
|
0001319 |
Involuntary, rapid, rhythmic eye movements
|
0000639 | |
Ophthalmoplegia |
Eye muscle paralysis
|
0000602 |
Orofacial dyskinesia | 0002310 | |
Restless legs | 0012452 | |
Sensory impairment | 0003474 | |
Visual loss |
Loss of vision
Vision loss
[ more ] |
0000572 |
5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
Blindness | 0000618 | |
Hemeralopia |
Day blindness
|
0012047 |
Macular degeneration | 0000608 | |
Photophobia |
Extreme sensitivity of the eyes to light
Light hypersensitivity
[ more ] |
0000613 |
Psychosis | 0000709 | |
1%-4% of people have these symptoms | ||
Optic atrophy | 0000648 | |
Progressive cerebellar |
0002073 | |
Tremor | 0001337 | |
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
Abnormality of extrapyramidal motor function | 0002071 | |
0000006 | ||
Chorea | 0002072 | |
Genetic |
0003744 | |
Olivopontocerebellar atrophy | 0002542 | |
Pigmentary retinopathy | 0000580 | |
Progressive visual loss |
Progressive loss of vision
Progressive vision loss
Progressive visual impairment
Slowly progressive visual loss
Vision loss, progressive
Visual loss, progressive
[ more ] |
0000529 |
Slow saccadic eye movements |
Slow eye movements
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0000514 |
Involuntary muscle stiffness, contraction, or spasm
|
0001257 | |
Supranuclear ophthalmoplegia | 0000623 |
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
- The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia: Making an Informed Choice about Genetic Testing is a booklet providing information about spinocerebellar
ataxia and is available as a PDF document on the University of Washington Medical Center Web site. Click on the title above to view this resource.
Treatment
Related diseases
Related diseases are conditions that have similar signs and symptoms. A health care provider may consider these conditions in the table below when making a diagnosis. Please note that the table may not include all the possible conditions related to this disease.
Conditions with similar signs and symptoms from Orphanet
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Differential diagnoses include lipid storage diseases (such as neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis) and Leber hereditary optic neuropathy. Other forms of ADCA should also be considered but can be excluded based on the absence of retinal degeneration, which is unique to SCA7.
Visit the Orphanet disease page for more information.
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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
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Ataxia UK
12 Broadbent Close
London, N6 5JW United Kingdom
Toll-free: 0845 644 0606 (Helpline)
Telephone: 020 7582 1444
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ataxia.org.uk/ -
National Ataxia Foundation
600 Highway 169 South
Suite 1725
Minneapolis, MN 55426
Telephone: +1-763-553-0020
Fax: +1-763-553-0167
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://ataxia.org/
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
- The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library provides information on this condition for patients and caregivers.
- The National Ataxia Foundation has a fact sheet about spinocerebellar ataxia 7 containing frequently asked questions about the disease. Click on the link to view this resource as a PDF.
- The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) was established in 1988 as a national resource for molecular biology information. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
In-Depth Information
- GeneReviews provides current, expert-authored, peer-reviewed, full-text articles describing the application of genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients with specific inherited conditions.
- 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 7. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
References
- Spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7). National Ataxia Foundation. November 2008; https://www.ataxia.org/pdf/NAF%20Web%20Content%20Publication%20SCA7.pdf. Accessed 7/12/2011.
- Garden G. Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. GeneReviews. December 20, 2012; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1256/. Accessed 9/17/2014.
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