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episodic ataxia type 2 — Definition

Epizodik ataksi tip 2 / episodic ataxia type 2
Epizodic is a rare neurological disease, characterized by recurrent dizziness and balance loss attacks. Usually CACNA1A is caused by mutations in its gene and indicates autosomal dominant inheritance. Coordination disorder, nausea and sometimes migraine-like headaches occur in patients during attacks. Patients between the attacks are usually normal, but progressive cerebels can develop atrophy.
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🇹🇷 Epizodik ataksi tip 2
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🇬🇧 episodic ataxia type 2
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❓ What is Epizodik ataksi tip 2?
Epizodik ataksi tip 2; epizodic is a rare neurological disease, characterized by recurrent dizziness and balance loss attacks. Usually CACNA1A is caused by mutations in its gene and indicates autosomal dominant inheritance. Coordination disorder, nausea and sometimes migraine-like headaches occur in patients during attacks. Patients between the attacks are usually normal, but progressive cerebels can develop atrophy.
❓ What is episodic ataxia type 2 in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "episodic ataxia type 2" is Epizodik ataksi tip 2.
❓ Which medical field is Epizodik ataksi tip 2 related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.