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ATAXIE RECESSIVE SPASTIQUE CHARLEVOIX-SAGUENAY [1 record]

Record 1 2024-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Nervous System
  • Genetics
CONT

Recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay is a neuromuscular disorder affecting the spinal cord and the nerves responsible for body movements, balance and coordination.

OBS

The name of the disorder refers to the Charlevoix-Saguenay regions located in the province of Quebec (Canada) only because it was first discovered and described by doctors from the Province of Québec. ... ARSACS cases have been identified around the world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Système nerveux
  • Génétique
CONT

L'ataxie récessive spastique de Charlevoix-Saguenay est une maladie neuromusculaire qui touche la moelle épinière et les nerfs responsables des mouvements, de l'équilibre et de la coordination du corps.

OBS

Le nom de la maladie fait référence aux régions de Charlevoix-Saguenay situées dans la province de Québec (Canada) uniquement parce qu'elle a été découverte et décrite pour la première fois par des médecins de la province de Québec. [Des] cas d'ARSACS se retrouvent dans le monde entier.

Spanish

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