Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Flashcards
1
Q
What is SMA?
A
Progressive degeneration and loss of anterior horn cells
2
Q
What is the inheritance pattern of SMA?
A
AR
3
Q
What are the clinical characteristics of SMA?
A
- Progressive symmetric proximal>distal muscle weakness
- Hypotonia
- Areflexia/Hyporeflexia
- Tongue fasciculations
- Feeding difficulties
- FTT
- Scoliosis