Radiological characterization of spinocerebellar ataxia type 6.
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 (SCA-6) is a rare, autosomal dominant neurodegenerative condition characterized by adult onset cerebellar ataxia and ocular movement disorders. The presentation is non-specific, and radiological characterization would be of diagnostic benefit. There is little published on the radiological appearances of SCA-6, and there are conflicting reports in the literature. We report the radiological findings in a group of 10 patients with SCA-6.
Butteriss
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Department of Neuroradiology, Regional Neurosciences Centre, Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6BE, UK.
Chinnery
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Birchall
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001284:Atrophy / Q000473:pathology; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002531:Cerebellum / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020754:Spinocerebellar Ataxias / Q000473:pathology*