HSP is classified according to the clinical phenotype as either pure or complex, the latter presenting with neurological and systemic impairments in addition to spastic paraparesis. [journals.lww.com]

CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a Chinese family with ARHSP-TCC. Two daughters of this family presented with a spastic gait and cognitive impairment. Brain imaging of the index patient revealed a thin corpus callosum. [hspersunite.org.au]

If the production of the normal or the abnormal transcript were gender dependent, it might provide an explanation for the sex difference observed in the present family. [jmg.bmj.com]

A 19-year-old young man, born out of a nonconsanguineous marriage, presented with a history of progressive difficulty in walking for the past 3 years. [neurologyindia.com]

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism usually presenting in the first two decades of life Common, but less frequent features: Anterior hypopituitarism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Movement Disorder

  She has always had a great interest in movement disorders with focus on movement disorder genetics and electrophysiology. She holds a Ph.D. degree in neurosciences from University College London. [books.google.com]

  Costeff H, Gadoth N and Apter N (1989) A familial syndrome of infantile optic atrophy, movement disorder, and spastic paraplegia. Neurology 39: 595–597. [els.net]

  […] mutations are frequent in young-onset autosomal dominant spastic paraplegia Arch Neurol, 61 (12), 1867-72 DOI 10.1001/archneur.61.12.1867, PubMed 15596607 Tallaksen CM, Dietrichs E (2004) [The genetics of movement disorders--spinocerebellar degenerations [ous-research.no]

  Movement Disorders. 2008;23(2):228-33. ^ de Niet M, de Bot ST, van de Warrenburg BP, Weerdesteyn V, Geurts AC. [en.wikipedia.org]

• Turkish

  In the current study, we report a consanguineous Turkish family with ARHSP inheritance manifesting white matter abnormalities including TCC with relatively late age of onset. [omicsonline.org]

  Homozygosity mapping in two large consanguineous families of Turkish and Norwegian origin mapped the disease gene on chromosome 5q31[ 45 ]. [wjgnet.com]

  ERLIN1 mutations cause teenage-onset slowly progressive ALS in a large Turkish pedigree. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Nocturnal Leg Cramp

  She first noticed gait disturbance and spasticity in the lower extremities together with nocturnal leg cramps and pain attacks in the upper limbs at age of 28 years. [omicsonline.org]

• Hypertension

  Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 119 (12), 1744-9 PubMed 10380589 Tallaksen CM, Bovim G (1998) [Thiamine treatment today] Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 118 (25), 3946-9 PubMed 9830340 Tallaksen CM, Kerty E, Bakke S (1998) Visual hallucinations in a case of reversible hypertension-induced [ous-research.no]

• Leg Cramp

  She first noticed gait disturbance and spasticity in the lower extremities together with nocturnal leg cramps and pain attacks in the upper limbs at age of 28 years. [omicsonline.org]

• Suggestibility

  With exception of few missense mutations all mutations cause a premature truncation of the protein suggesting “loss of function” as the likely pathogenic mechanism. [omicsonline.org]

  A study by Agosta et al suggested that the various neurologic disorders designated as HSP share a common neurodegenerative cascade. [emedicine.medscape.com]

  The proband, a 50 year old male (III.6), reported that he had 23 male relatives affected by the same condition, which suggested X linked recessive inheritance. [jmg.bmj.com]

  Genetic analysis implicates APOE, SNCA and suggests lysosomal dysfunction in the etiology of dementia with Lewy bodies. Hum Mol Genet. PubMed PMID: 24973356 Guerreiro R, Wojtas A, Bras J, et al. TREM2 variants in Alzheimer's disease. N Engl J Med. [books.google.com]

  This suggests that SPG7, like other complex diseases affecting the nervous system such as dominant optic atrophy 1 (DOA1), is linked to the maintenance of mitochondrial DNA. [journals.plos.org]

• Incontinence

  During follow-up, 94% developed sphincter problems, manifesting as urinary as well as fecal incontinence in 44%. Obesity was seen in 14 patients in total (78%), of whom 9 were non-ambulatory. [nature.com]

  In some forms of the disorder, bladder symptoms (such as incontinence) may appear, or the weakness and stiffness may spread to other parts of the body. [mybiosource.com]

  He had symptoms of a neurogenic bladder, without incontinence. Electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocities (NCV) were normal. [journals.plos.org]

• Ataxia

  Metabolic ataxias: The subgroup of metabolic ataxias includes disorders characterized by progressive ataxia, recurrent ataxia and ataxia as a minor feature. [wjgnet.com]

  Ataxia without neuropathy ( Pure cerebellar ataxia, possibly associated with other symptoms ) ARCA1 (610743) Late onset: 32 y (17–46 y) Pure cerebellar ataxia, late onset, tendon reflexes⇑ – SYNE1 (608441) SYNE1 ARCA2 (612016) 4 y (1–11 y) Epilepsy, myoclonus [neupsykey.com]

  Some of these features can occur in distinct clusters on the phenotypic continuum: Boucher-Neuhäuser syndrome (cerebellar ataxia, chorioretinal dystrophy, and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism); Gordon Holmes syndrome (cerebellar ataxia, hypogonadotropic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  […] spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay Autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (disorder) Autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia type 11 Autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia type 11 (disorder) Autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia [medicbind.com]

• Hyperreflexia

  […] spastic paraplegia 2017 Billable/Specific Code Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP) comprise a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative disorders characterized by varying degrees of lower limb spasticity, pyramidal weakness, hyperreflexia [medicbind.com]

  People with spastic paraplegia type 31 can also experience progressive muscle wasting (amyotrophy) in the lower limbs, exaggerated reflexes (hyperreflexia), a decreased ability to feel vibrations, reduced bladder control, and high-arched feet ( pes cavus [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

  Hyperreflexia of the lower as well as the upper limbs was also observed. Brain MRI findings were similar to that of patient II3. [omicsonline.org]

• Babinski Sign

  Neurological examination disclosed mild spasticity and weakness in the legs, hyperreflexia in all limbs, and bilateral Babinski sign. [bmcmedgenet.biomedcentral.com]

  Examination at the age of 22 years after a traffic accident revealed failure of abduction of the left eye, hyperreflexia in all four extremities and Babinski sign. [journals.plos.org]

  Detailed neurological examination showed predominantly bilateral proximal pronounced paresis (3/4) of the lower limbs with hyperreflexia and positive bilateral Babinski sign. He also complains about urinary urgency. [omicsonline.org]

  In pure forms, clinical features consist of isolated pyramidal signs, such as brisk reflexes, Babinski sign, spasticity and motor deficit, which can be associated with sphincter disturbances and deep sensory loss. [academic.oup.com]

• Abnormal Gait

  Many mutated genes are linked to abnormal lipid metabolism. [en.wikipedia.org]

  […] examination, and (4) definitely affected with abnormal gait and neurological examination. [jmg.bmj.com]

• Neurologic Manifestation

  Kosofsky, Weill-Cornell University Medical Center · Neurologic Manifestations of Medical Disorders-John C. Probasco, Johns Hopkins University [books.google.com]

Our findings confirm that this is indeed not an uncommon presentation of this disorder and we suggest that SPG7 gene analysis should be included in the diagnostic workup of autosomal recessive PEO, especially if spasticity is present. [journals.plos.org]

CLOSE Medical Disclaimer The medical information on this site is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. [diseaseinfosearch.org]

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Treatment [ edit ] No specific treatment is known that would prevent, slow, or reverse HSP. Available therapies mainly consist of symptomatic medical management and promoting physical and emotional well-being. [en.wikipedia.org]

Effects of intensive voice treatment (the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment [LSVT]) on ataxic dysarthria: a case study. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Increased risk for clinical onset of myasthenia gravis during the postpartum period Neurology, 87 (20), 2139-2145 DOI 10.1212/WNL.0000000000003339, PubMed 27770065 Gilhus NE, Kerty E, Løseth S, Mygland Å, Tallaksen C (2016) [Myasthenia gravis - optimal treatment [ous-research.no]

Abstract Although SPG11 is the most common complicated hereditary spastic paraplegia, our knowledge of the long-term prognosis and life expectancy is limited. [nature.com]

Prognosis: predicting symptoms and course of HSP As noted above, there is significant variation in HSP symptoms and their severity. This limits the certainty of making predictions. [rarediseases.org]

Prognosis [ edit ] Although HSP is a progressive condition, the prognosis for individuals with HSP varies greatly. It primarily affects the legs although there can be some upperbody involvement in some individuals. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] inversely correlated with quality of life in a previous study. 31 As the majority of patients in our cohort who met the clinical criteria for HSP did not have a genetic diagnosis, this illustrates the need for studies of clinical parameters which influence prognosis [ng.neurology.org]

Accordingly, plasma oxysterols are biomarkers that should be included in the screening of any spastic paraplegia of unknown etiology. [oxfordmedicine.com]

Genetic analysis implicates APOE, SNCA and suggests lysosomal dysfunction in the etiology of dementia with Lewy bodies. Hum Mol Genet. PubMed PMID: 24973356 Guerreiro R, Wojtas A, Bras J, et al. TREM2 variants in Alzheimer's disease. N Engl J Med. [books.google.com]

Risch N et al. (1999) A genomic screen of autism: evidence for a multilocus etiology. [^] 26. [moldiag.com]

Yet, mutations in SPG4/ SPAST represent the most frequent molecular etiology in autosomal dominant (AD) patients and sporadic cases. [bmcmedgenet.biomedcentral.com]

The etiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is likely to be multifactorial, involving both genetic and environmental factors. The disease is inherited in 5-10% of the cases. [genecards.org]

Relevant External Links for SPG11 Genetic Association Database (GAD) SPG11 Human Genome Epidemiology (HuGE) Navigator SPG11 Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology: SPG11 No data available for Genatlas for SPG11 Gene Mutations in [genecards.org]

The global epidemiology of hereditary ataxia and spastic paraplegia: a systematic review of prevalence studies. Neuroepidemiology. 2014; 42(3):174-83. [invitae.com]

[…] hormone deficiency with ataxia Classification (Orphanet): - Rare endocrine disease - Rare genetic disease - Rare gynecologic or obstetric disease - Rare infertility - Rare neurologic disease Classification (ICD10): - Diseases of the nervous system - Epidemiological [csbg.cnb.csic.es]

Ruano L, Melo C, Silva MC, Coutinho P: The global epidemiology of hereditary ataxia and spastic paraplegia: a systematic review of prevalence studies. Neuroepidemiology 2014;42:174-183. [karger.com]

Jorde LB et al. (1990) The UCLA-University of Utah epidemiologic survey of autism: genealogical analysis of familial aggregation. [^] 6. Abramson RK et al. (1989) Elevated blood serotonin in autistic probands and their first-degree relatives. [^] 7. [moldiag.com]

Pathophysiology [ edit ] The major feature of HSP is a length dependent axonal degeneration. [21] These include the crossed and uncrossed corticospinal tracts to the legs and fasciculus gracilis. [en.wikipedia.org]

Koenig[ 10 ] proposed a classification of ARCA based on topographical and pathophysiological criteria, while in the next year the group of Filla proposed a pathogenic classification of the hereditary ataxias[ 11 ]. [wjgnet.com]

This is the first step towards the identification of a new gene crucial for understanding the underlying pathophysiology of HSP. [academic.oup.com]

Treatment [ edit ] No specific treatment is known that would prevent, slow, or reverse HSP. Available therapies mainly consist of symptomatic medical management and promoting physical and emotional well-being. [en.wikipedia.org]

Prevention of Secondary Complications Daily physical therapy is recommended to maintain and improve coordination, muscle strength, and gait; reduce spasticity; and prevent contractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]