Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
rare disease
muscular dystrophy
gptkbp:affects lower motor neurons
bulbar muscles
spinal muscles
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Kennedy's_disease
gptkbp:causedBy mutation in the androgen receptor gene (AR)
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical evaluation
genetic testing
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:William_R._Kennedy
1968
gptkbp:frequency 1-2 per 100,000 males
gptkbp:hasOrphanetID ORPHA:457
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy
gptkbp:ICD-10_code G12.1
gptkbp:inheritance X-linked recessive
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D020521
gptkbp:OMIM 313200
gptkbp:onset adulthood
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:riskFactor males
gptkbp:symptom tremor
muscle atrophy
muscle weakness
gynecomastia
fasciculations
dysphagia
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
occupational therapy
physical therapy
speech therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:P06493
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6