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Scoliosis - Abnormal curving of the spine in the Coronal plane to form an 'S-shpe' when viewed from the front. | |||
Pes cavus - Feet with abnormally high arches. | |||
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2011 Projects: Turner Syndrome | DiGeorge Syndrome | Klinefelter's Syndrome | Huntington's Disease | Fragile X Syndrome | Tetralogy of Fallot | Angelman Syndrome | Friedreich's Ataxia | Williams-Beuren Syndrome | Duchenne Muscular Dystrolphy | Cleft Palate and Lip
Friedreich’s Ataxia
Introduction
History
Epidemiology
Genetics
Inheritance
Genetic Expression
Pathogenesis
Pathophysiology
Clinical Presentation
Symptoms
Complications
Diagnosis
Friedreich's Ataxia often manifests before puberty to early adulthood. Diagnosis can be made by physical complaints such as chest pains (Chest pain during exercise as first manifestation of Friedreich's ataxia., limb incoordination, diminished or absent deep tendon reflexes, scoliosis, pes cavus, and hammer toe (Cardiac Aspects of Friedreich's Ataxia) these are the more common signs.
Treatment
Genetic Screening
Current Research
References
Glossary
Scoliosis - Abnormal curving of the spine in the Coronal plane to form an 'S-shpe' when viewed from the front. Pes cavus - Feet with abnormally high arches.
