Hereditary spastic paraplegia
Description
A genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of slowly progressive neurological disorders which in the pure form is characterized by pyramidal signs (weakness, spasticity, brisk tendon reflexes, and extensor plantar responses) predominantly affecting the lower limbs and with possible association of sphincter disturbances and deep sensory loss; and in the complex form by the addition of variable neurological or non-neurological features.
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Link
For more information, please consult the corresponding entry in Orphanet* .
*Orphanet: an online rare disease and orphan drug data base. Copyright, INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orpha.net.