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Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia 7
A hereditary spastic paraplegia that is characterized by slowly progressive onset, usually between 18-60 years of age, and generally more severe spasticity and is caused by mutation in the SPG7 gene on chromosome 16q24.
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Overview
A hereditary spastic paraplegia that is characterized by slowly progressive onset, usually between 18-60 years of age, and generally more severe spasticity and is caused by mutation in the SPG7 gene on chromosome 16q24.
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