Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 4

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Name:
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 4
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 adult onset, slowly progressive, mild proximal muscle weakness.
ORPHAcode:
83420
Synonyms:
SMA type 4
SMA type IV
SMA-IV
SMA4
Spinal muscular atrophy, adult form
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14