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  • Rare Diseases

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  • Hereditary cerebellar ataxia (HCA) and hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) exist on a clinical spectrum.
  • Spastic ataxia, a combination of cerebellar syndrome and spasticity, is less understood with few identified genetic causes.
  • This study investigates spastic ataxia within a large HCA cohort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clinically and genetically characterize spastic ataxia in HCA patients.
  • To compare spastic ataxia features with nonspastic HCA.
  • To identify genetic underpinnings of spastic ataxia.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective HCA cohort established in 2017 with standardized annual assessments.
  • Spastic ataxia defined by ataxia and Modified Ashworth Scale spasticity grade ≥2.
  • Clinical and genetic data analyzed and compared between spastic and nonspastic HCA groups.

Main Results:

  • 56 out of 249 patients (22.5%) presented with spastic ataxia, showing earlier onset and longer duration.
  • Spastic ataxia was linked to autosomal recessive inheritance and conventional variants, with 38 probands (80.8%) receiving a genetic diagnosis across 22 genes.
  • Common diagnoses included ARSACS, ATX-SYNE1, ATX-ANO10, HSP/ATX-KIF1C, HSP/ATX-PGN, HSP-ZFYVE26, MxMD-ATP13A2, and ATX/HSP-KCNA2.
  • Spastic ataxia patients exhibited more severe motor impairment (higher SARA scores) and frequent falls.

Conclusions:

  • Spastic ataxia is a distinct HCA subgroup with recessive inheritance, genetic diversity, and severe motor deficits.
  • Recognizing heterogeneous presentations and progressive nature is key for diagnosis, counseling, and management.
  • Further research into spastic ataxia is warranted for improved patient outcomes.