PNKD

Episodic ataxia

LOSS OF MOTOR CONTROL Breda Genetics panel testing recommended for this condition (EXOME PANEL): Episodic ataxias and their differential diagnosis (ARG1, ASL, ASS1, BCKDHA, BCKDH, CACNA1A, CACNB4, CPS1, DBT, DLD, IVD, KCNA1, KCNQ2, OTC, PDHA1, PNKD, SLC6A19, SNC2A, SLC1A3) Clinical variability Episodic ataxia (EA) is an inherited disease that leads to occasional loss of motor control (i.e. poor coordination

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Familial dyskinesia with facial myokymia (ADCY5 gene)

A hyperkinetic disorder Familial dyskinesia with facial myokymia (also known as ADCY5-related dyskinesia) is an autosomal dominant mixed hyperkinetic disorder characterized by paroxysmal choreiform, myoclonic, and/or dystonic movements of the limbs and neck with frequent facial involvement. Onset is typically from infancy to late adolescence. The severity is variable, sometimes resulting in difficulty walking and

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