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. 1984 Mar;59(3):217-21.
doi: 10.1136/adc.59.3.217.

Friedreich's ataxia. A clinical review with neurophysiological and echocardiographic findings

R S Ackroyd, J A Finnegan, S H Green

Friedreich's ataxia. A clinical review with neurophysiological and echocardiographic findings

R S Ackroyd et al. Arch Dis Child. 1984 Mar.

Abstract

In a review of twelve cases of Friedreich's ataxia, the important criteria for early diagnosis were identified. Clinical signs included absent tendon reflexes, ataxic gait, and a positive Romberg test. Nerve conduction velocities showed absent or severely slowed sensory conduction, with normal motor conduction. In addition, echocardiographic changes of symmetrical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy were found.

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