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FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA

An autosomal recessive inherited mess that leads to the progressive dysfunction of the cerebellum, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Symptoms generally begin in childhood till puberty and consist of an unsteady gait (ataxia), slurred speech (dysarthria) and jerky eye movements (nystagmus). Other findings include kyphoscoliosis, hammer toe, heart malady and tall arches. Congestive heart failure is a general complication. There is no known treatment and prognosis is poor. Inheritance: autosomal recessive.
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