Pontocerebellar hypoplasia

Pontocerebellar hypoplasia
Other namesNon-syndromic pontocerebellar hypoplasia
Pontocerebellar hypoplasia is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner
SpecialtyNeurology
TreatmentUnknown

Pontocerebellar hypoplasia (PCH) is a heterogeneous group of rare neurodegenerative disorders caused by genetic mutations and characterised by progressive atrophy of various parts of the brain such as the cerebellum or brainstem (particularly the pons). Where known, these disorders are inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion. There is no known cure for PCH.