Clinical Features and Genetic Analysis of Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia Type 3 Characterized by Tremor as the Main Feature

Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction ›› 2025, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (6) : 330-334.

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Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction ›› 2025, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (6) : 330-334.
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Clinical Features and Genetic Analysis of Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia Type 3 Characterized by Tremor as the Main Feature

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To explore the clinical features of spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3) characterized by tremor as the main feature, and to analyze a family with extrapyramidal signs such as tremor and peripheral neuropathy, providing a basis for clinical diagnosis. Methods: Ten SCA3 patients characterized by tremor were collected, including 4 from the same family. The clinical features, imaging, genetic testing, and drug responsiveness of 6 non-family patients, 4 familial patients, and their family members (5 cases) were summarized, along with a review of related literature. Results: Among the 9 patients in the family, 4 were diagnosed through genetic testing (ATXN3 gene CAG repeats 57~58 times, Sanger validation 60~62 times), and 5 were suspected patients. Among the 4 confirmed cases, 2 presented with tremor as the main symptom (postural/action tremor, exacerbated by activity), 1 was accompanied by bradykinesia and a history of epilepsy, and 1 had peripheral neuropathy. No significant atrophy was observed on brain MRI. Compared with typical SCA3 patients with CAG repeats 66~73 times (mainly ataxia), tremor symptoms were significant in this family, partially relieved by Madopar treatment. Conclusion: The clinical phenotype of SCA3 may be related to the number of CAG repeats (60~62 repeats mainly presenting as tremor/bradykinesia, 66~73 repeats mainly as ataxia). It is necessary to pay attention to the identification of atypical symptoms, with genetic testing being crucial for diagnosis.

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Clinical Features and Genetic Analysis of Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia Type 3 Characterized by Tremor as the Main Feature[J]. Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction. 2025, 20(6): 330-334
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