spinocerebellar ataxia type 5

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Disease Overview

Spinocerebellar ataxia type 5 (SCA5) is a rare subtype of autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type III (ADCA type III) characterized by the early-onset of cerebellar signs with eye movement abnormalities and a very slow disease progression.


Synonyms

  • SCA5
  • spinocerebellar ataxia 5
  • spinocerebellar ataxia type 5SCA5
  • spinocerebellar ataxia 5
  • spinocerebellar ataxia type 5