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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Flashcards

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What is SMA?

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Progressive degeneration and loss of anterior horn cells

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What is the inheritance pattern of SMA?

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AR

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What are the clinical characteristics of SMA?

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  1. Progressive symmetric proximal>distal muscle weakness
  2. Hypotonia
  3. Areflexia/Hyporeflexia
  4. Tongue fasciculations
  5. Feeding difficulties
  6. FTT
  7. Scoliosis
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