spinocerebellar ataxia type 15/16

ORPHA: 98769

Overview

Spinocerebellar ataxia type 15/16 (SCA15/16) is a rare subtype of type I autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia (ADCA type I; see this term). It is characterized by cerebellar ataxia, tremor and cognitive impairment.

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with spinocerebellar ataxia type 15/16, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

AtaxiaCerebellar atrophyHyperreflexiaGait ataxiaAction tremorHead tremorUpper limb postural tremorTremor by anatomical site

Classification & Codes

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:98769
spinocerebellar ataxia type 15/16
OrphanetORPHA:98769
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record8 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO