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  • Neurogenetics
  • Neurology
  • Spinal Cord Diseases

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  • Hereditary myelopathies are underappreciated neurogenetic disorders.
  • Traditional age-based classifications are becoming less useful due to expanding phenotypes and new genetic discoveries.
  • Spinal cord involvement is often overlooked in diseases primarily affecting the brain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review hereditary causes of myelopathy organized by neuroanatomy.
  • To highlight atypical presentations of hereditary myelopathies.
  • To discuss genetic etiologies and diagnostic testing considerations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of hereditary myelopathies.
  • Neuroanatomical organization of disorders.
  • Discussion of genetic findings and diagnostic testing.

Main Results:

  • Hereditary myelopathies encompass motor neuron, axonopathy, spinocerebellar, cerebroleukodystrophy, and pan-neuraxis disorders.
  • Atypical presentations challenge classical disease assumptions.
  • Advanced neuroimaging and next-generation sequencing are crucial for diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Hereditary myelopathies require a broader diagnostic approach beyond age.
  • Neuroanatomical classification aids in understanding disease heterogeneity.
  • Genetic testing is essential for identifying underlying etiologies and guiding patient care.