Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia

Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia
Other names	Autosomal dominant spinocerebellar ataxia[1]
Autosomal dominant is the manner in which this condition is inherited
Symptoms	Multi system involvement[2]
Types	ADCS type1, ADCA type 2, ADCA type 3[2]
Diagnostic method	MRI, CT scan[3]
Treatment	Anticonvulsants may be used[2]

Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia (ADCA) is a form of spinocerebellar ataxia inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. ADCA is a genetically inherited condition that causes deterioration of the nervous system leading to disorder and a decrease or loss of function to regions of the body.^[2]

Degeneration occurs at the cellular level and in certain subtypes results in cellular death. Cellular death or dysfunction causes a break or faulty signal in the line of communication from the central nervous system to target muscles in the body. When there is impaired communication or a lack of communication entirely, the muscles in the body do not function correctly. Muscle control complications can be observed in multiple balance, speech, and motor or movement impairment symptoms. ADCA is divided into three types and further subdivided into subtypes known as SCAs (spinocerebellar ataxias).^[4]