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Autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia type 71

What is Autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia type 71?

Autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia type 71 is a rare, genetic, pure hereditary spastic paraplegia disorder characterized by infancy onset of crural spastic paraperesis with scissors gait, extensor plantar response, and increased tendon reflexes. Neuroimaging reveals a thin corpus callosum and electromyography and nerve conduction velocity studies are normal.

Other condition names

  • SPG71

Inheritance type

Autosomal recessive

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • Infancy
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