Spinocerebellar ataxia 18: A rare genetic disorder (chromosome 7q22-31 defect) characterized by muscle atrophy and sensory loss. The severity of symptoms is variable. Gait ataxia and dysarthria (speech disorder) also occur and are symptoms common to all the spinocerebellar ataxia types. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Spinocerebellar ataxia 18 is available below.
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Prognosis for Spinocerebellar ataxia 18: progression is slow but wheelchair dependency does occur in the later stages and lifespan is unaffected
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