A 50 year old driver, suffering from diabetes since 5 years, who consumes alcohol 30 g/day IS complaining of progressive ataxia. Clinical examination revealed extensor plantar response and position sense deficits. Detailed evaluation showed evidence of cardiomyopathy, scoliosis, foot deformities and optic atrophy. He is probably suffering from:
A 50 year old driver, suffering from diabetes since 5 years, who consumes alcohol 30 g/day IS complaining of progressive ataxia. Clinical examination revealed extensor plantar response and position sense deficits. Detailed evaluation showed evidence of cardiomyopathy, scoliosis, foot deformities and optic atrophy. He is probably suffering from:
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A 50 year old driver, suffering from diabetes since 5 years, who consumes alcohol 30 g/day IS complaining of progressive ataxia. Clinical examination revealed extensor plantar response and position sense deficits. Detailed evaluation showed evidence of cardiomyopathy, scoliosis, foot deformities and optic atrophy. He is probably suffering from:
✓ Correct Answer: A. Friedreich's ataxia
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