Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis classification

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Charmaine Patel, M.D. [2]Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[3]

Overview

ALS is classified into two sub-groups: Familial ALS and Sporadic ALS.

Classification

Familial ALS accounts for approximately 5%-10% of all ALS cases and is caused due to genetic factors.
Sporadic ALS accounts for the remaining 90%-95% of ALS with no known cause.

References

Overview