Table 4:

Clinical information on AxD patients

Patient no.MutationSexOnsetFirst symptomHighest cognitiveHighest motorMain deteriorationAge at loss of unassisted walking
1R70QF40.5AtaxiaNormalWalks without supportGaitNo
2N77SM0.16Frequent arching, seizuresSevere IDNone at allSevere spasticity, intractable seizuresN/A
3N77SF1Speech and motor delayModerate IDWalks without support, but wide-based gaitNDND
4N77S, S152LF0.58SeizuresNormalWalks with supportMotor and language deteriorationYet to walk without support
5R79CM0.5Motor delayMild IDWalks without supportSpastic tetraparesis, cognitive problems14 years
6R79CM0.25Macrocephaly, developmental delayNormalWalks without supportNoneNo
7R79CF4*NDNDNDNDND
8R79CF0.5Developmental delays in speech, walking, hypotoniaMild–moderate IDStandingFacial droop after concussionYet to walk without support
9R79GF0.29SeizuresSevere IDSitting without supportLoss of sittingNever walked without support
10R79HF0.58SeizureMild IDWalks without supportAtaxiaND
11R79HF0.5Arching back and eye rolling upwardNormalWalks with supportSeizuresYet to walk without support
12R79HF1.25SeizureModerate IDWalks without supportMotor skills, cognitionNo
13R79HF0HypotoniaSevere IDReaching for objectsN/AN/A
14R79LM0.5Progressive macrocephaly; slowed developmentModerate IDWalks a few steps without supportNoneNo
15R88CM4Short stature, followed by slowed cognitive developmentMild IDWalks without supportProgressive dysarthria, cognitive delayNo
16R88CM0.75Macrocephaly, developmental delayMild IDWalks with supportNoneYet to walk without support
17R88CM2SeizureMild IDWalks without supportMotor decline, seizures, bulbar problems5 years
18R88CM10Deterioration in academic skillsMild IDWalks without supportNeurocognitive decline and spasticityNo
19R88CF10Vomiting, anorexiaNormalWalks without supportScoliosis, gait30 years
20R88CM10IncoordinationNormalWalks without supportScoliosis, gait, some cognitive declineNo
21R105WF6Memory, math and spelling, behaviorMild IDWalks without supportNoneNo
22L123PM50Progressive gait problems, inbalanceNormalWalks without supportBulbar dysfunctionND
23E207QM10.5Scoliosis, followed by abnormal gait, fatigue, and weaknessNormalWalks without supportDifficulty walking, urinary incontinence22 years
24L231HM50AtaxiaNormalWalks without supportAtaxia63 years
25L231HMnaNoneNormalWalks without supportNoneNo
26R239CM0.5Macrocephaly, developmental delaySevere IDStanding with supportSwallowing, tone, hydrocephalusYet to walk without support
27R239CF1.5Hypotonia, gross motor delay, macrocephalySevere IDWalks with supportFailure to thrive, emesis, but no regressionYet to walk without support
28R239CF7Choking episodesMild IDWalks without supportGait deterioration, dysarthria, urinary incontinenceNo
29R239CF1.67Intermittent ataxiaNormalWalks without supportOccasional unsteadinessNo
30R239HF0.29Vomiting, hypotonia, minimal developmentOnly social contactNone at allProgressive bulbar dysfunctionNever walked without support
31R239HF0Hydrocephalus, minimal developmentSevere IDNoneN/AN/A
32R239PM2Vomiting, deterioration of gaitModerate IDWalks without supportMild deterioration of gaitNo
33R239PM1.5Speech and motor delayMild IDWalks with supportNoneYet to walk without support
34S247PM10Severe morning emesisNormalWalks without supportSleep apneaNo
35R258PM0Macrocephaly, hypotoniaMild–moderate IDWalks without supportSeizures, dysarthria, ataxiaNo
36R270-A272delF<0.25Motor delay, macrocephalySevere IDVery limitedN/AN/A
37Q290EF12Worsening migrainesNormalWalks without supportNoNo
38E362QF5Seizures, ataxia, rigidityNormalNormalDysarthria, short-term memory, executive functionNo
39E371QM<1Motor delayMild IDWalks without supportNeurocognitive delayNo
40E373AF34Numbness, burning sensationNormalNormal gaitFatigue, balance, bladderNo
41E374GF0Hypotonia, lack of developmentModerate IDWalks with supportLost all skills, frequent vomitingNever walked without support
42S398FF45DysarthriaNormalWalks without supportAtaxia, palatal tremorNo
43S398YF51*MRI after subarachnoid hemorrhage at 51 years, mild urinary urgency at 56 yearsNormalWalks without supportUrinary urge-incontinence, unsteadinessNo
44M415IF40Balance difficultiesNormalWalks without supportSpeech, urinary, headacheNo
45M415I, D157N§F4AtaxiaNormalWalks without supportUrinary retention, bulbar dysfunction∼8 years
46R416WM14Behavior and gait problems; single seizureLow normalWalks without supportAtaxia, dysarthria, behavior18 years
47R416WM13Dysarthria, dysphagiaNormalWalks without supportCognitive impairment, neurogenic bladder, obstructive sleep apnea, palatal tremor29 years
48R416WM6Febrile seizureLow normalWalks without supportMild proximal weaknessNo
49R416WF16Balance, bladderNormalWalks without supportBalance coordination, weakness, swallowing, hallucinationsNo
50Q426LF30Urinary incontinence, neurogenic bladderNormalNormalExercise intolerance45
  • Information regarding each patient is shown including age of onset, nature of first symptom, highest cognitive level, highest motor level, major deterioration (if any), and age at loss of unassisted walking (if it occurred). All ages are given in years. ID, Intellectual disability; N/A, not applicable; ND, not determined or unknown; F, female; M, male.

  • * Age of onset was estimated.

  • Parent-child duos are shown together on consecutive lines (19-20, 24-25, and 44-45).

  • The pathogenicity of the R105 mutation is uncertain.

  • § The D157N mutation is considered a benign variant, but its impact in a compound heterozygote is not known.