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| Hallervorden-Spatz Disease |
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| Written by Bhuvan Chand |
| Tuesday, 29 September 2009 09:23 |
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This is a rare neuroaxonal dystrophy, characterized by axonal spheroids, iron deposition, lewy body -like intraneuronal inclusions and neurofibrillary tangles Symptoms Symptoms usually appear in childhood,Progressive degeneration,Muscle contractions of the limbs, face,Muscle rigidity,Spasticity,Ataxia,Confusion,Disorientation,Seizures,Painful muscle spasms,Dysphasia,Mental retardation,Facial grimacing |
| Last Updated on Monday, 17 December 2012 20:15 |