SMA type 4

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Psychologist
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:SMA_type_2
gptkb:SMA_type_3
gptkb:SMA_type_1
gptkbp:characteristics Mild symptoms
Normal life expectancy
Progressive weakness
Variable progression
gptkbp:demographics Rare
gptkbp:diseaseResistance Variable
Genetic testing
Clinical evaluation
gptkbp:geneticDiversity SMN1 gene mutation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SMA type 4
gptkbp:impact Adults
Mobility
Quality of life
Medications
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Daily activities
gptkbp:inheritsFrom Adulthood
Typically after age 10
gptkbp:judgingCriteria Electromyography (EMG)
Neurological examination
Clinical history
gptkbp:nobleFamily Autosomal recessive
gptkbp:research Ongoing
gptkbp:supports Community resources
Patient advocacy groups
gptkbp:symptoms Muscle weakness
Muscle atrophy
Tremors