A Case of Neuroacanthocytosis with Cerebellar Syndrome

Neuroacanthocytosis is a rare slowly progressive neurodegenerative disease accompanied with movement disorders, epilepsy, cognitive impairment, multisystem psychiatric symptoms. It is usually investigated in patients presenting with movement disorders, and diagnosis is made based on clinical present...

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Main Authors: Filiz Azman, Murat Çabalar, Nejla Sözer Topçular, Arsida Bajrami, Vildan Yayla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2015-09-01
Series:İstanbul Medical Journal
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Online Access: http://imj.galenos.com.tr/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/a-case-of-neuroacanthocytosis-with-cerebellar-synd/20967
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Summary:Neuroacanthocytosis is a rare slowly progressive neurodegenerative disease accompanied with movement disorders, epilepsy, cognitive impairment, multisystem psychiatric symptoms. It is usually investigated in patients presenting with movement disorders, and diagnosis is made based on clinical presentation and the presence of acanthocytes in the peripheral blood. We aimed to present a case of neuroacanthocytosis with prominent cerebellar findings.
ISSN:2619-9793
2148-094X