Classification of ataxias (gait disorders) of adulthood [see S1 guideline below].
| Hereditary (inherited) ataxias. |
Autosomal recessive ataxias |
- Friedreich’s ataxia (FRDA)
- Other autosomal recessive ataxias.
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| Autosomal dominant ataxias |
- Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA).
- Episodic ataxias (EA)
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| X-linked inherited ataxias |
- Fragile X-associated tremor ataxia syndrome (FXTAS).
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| Sporadic degenerative ataxias |
- Multisystem atrophy, cerebellar type (MSA-C).
- Sporadic adult-onset ataxia of unclear etiology (SAOA).
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| Acquired ataxias |
- Immune-mediated ataxias
- Alcoholic cerebellar degeneration (ACD).
- Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD).
- Other acquired ataxias
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