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Maladie de Machado-Joseph
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Définition:
A dominantly-inherited first described in people of Azorean and Portuguese descent, and subsequently identified in Brazil, Japan, China, and Australia. This disorder is classified as one of the (Type 3) and has been associated with a mutation of the MJD1 gene on chromosome 14. Clinical features include progressive ataxia, , postural instability, nystagmus, eyelid retraction, and facial . is prominent in younger patients (referred to as Type I Machado-Joseph Disease). Type II features ataxia and ocular signs; Type III features and a sensorimotor neuropathy; and Type IV features extrapyramidal signs combined with a sensorimotor neuropathy. (From Clin Neurosci 1995;3(1):17-22; Ann Neurol 1998 Mar;43(3):288-96)
Synonyme(s):
Ataxie spino-cérébelleuse de type 3 /
Ataxie spino-cérébelleuse de type III /
Ataxie spinocérébelleuse de type 3 /
Ataxie spinocérébelleuse de type III /
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de l'INSERM (version française)
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