Neuropathy -- ataxia -- retinitis pigmentosa: A rare inherited disorder where defects in the energy producing part of cells affects the nervous system and causes symptoms such as muscle and vision problems. Severity and rang of symptoms are variable. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Neuropathy -- ataxia -- retinitis pigmentosa is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Neuropathy -- ataxia -- retinitis pigmentosa as a "rare disease".
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