Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 3

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Name:
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 3
Description:
A rare, genetic proximal spinal muscular atrophy characterized by degeneration of alpha motor neurons in the anterior horns of the spinal cord and lower brain stem manifesting with onset of progressive proximal muscle weakness (legs greater than arms) between 18 months and adulthood. Motor development is heterogeneous but walking is typically acquired.
ORPHAcode:
83419
Synonyms:
Juvenile spinal muscular atrophy
Kugelberg-Welander disease
SMA type 3
SMA type III
SMA-III
SMA3
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14