Conditions Flashcards
(6 cards)
What is Alber-s Schonberg diesease
Type II of AD osteopetrosis
SMN1 gene on chromosome 5?
SMA
Genetic defect with loss of anterior horn cells
SMA
Acute Werdnig-Hoffman
SMA type 1
Global hypotonia, difficulty swallowing, absent deep tendon reflexes, and tongue atrophy, with disease onset within the first 6 months of birth
All share hypotonia, hyporeflexia, proximal greater than distal muscle weakness, and fasciculations
Chronic Wernig-Hoffman
SMA type 2
Delayed motor milestones, scoliosis, and joint contracture, with disease onset around 6-18 months of age
Kugelberg-Welander
SMA type 3
Scoliosis, hand tremors, increased lumbar lordosis, and bilateral Trendelenburg lurch, with disease onset later in life (>18 months of age)