Important
Important
It is possible that the main title of the report Ataxia, Marie's is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
Synonyms
- Cerebellar Syndrome
- Hereditary Cerebellar Ataxia
- Nonne's Syndrome
- Pierre-Marie's Disease
Disorder Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Marie's Ataxia is an inherited disorder of impaired muscle coordination usually beginning during young adulthood or middle age. This hereditary form of ataxia is characterized by unsteady walking. Nerve degeneration and muscle atrophy in the legs, head and neck area and arms may occur. Cases that begin later in life may be mild with symptoms that can often be treated successfully.
Resources
WE MOVE (Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders)
204 West 84th Street
New York, NY 10024
USA
Tel: 2128758312
Fax: 2128758389
Tel: 8004376682
Email: wemove@wemove.org
Internet: http://www.wemove.org
National Ataxia Foundation
2600 Fernbrook Lane
Suite 119
Minneapolis, MN 55447
USA
Tel: 7635530020
Fax: 7635530167
Email: naf@ataxia.org
Internet: http://www.ataxia.org/
NIH/NINDS Brain Resources and Information Network
PO Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
Tel: (301)496-5751
Fax: (301)402-2186
Tel: (800)352-9424
Internet: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
