Fatty acid hydroxylase-associated neurodegeneration

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Fatty acid hydroxylase-associated neurodegeneration
Description:
Fatty acid hydroxylase-associated neurodegeneration (FAHN) is a very rare, autosomal recessive form of neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) characterized by childhood-onset focal dystonia, progressive spastic paraplegia that progresses to tetra paresis, ataxia, dysarthria, intellectual decline, and oculomotor disturbances (optic atrophy), accompanied by iron deposition in the globus pallidus.
ORPHAcode:
329308
Synonyms:
FAHN
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14