Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: Introduction

Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) refers to a group of ataxias characterized by progressive neurological degeneration affecting the ... more about Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: A group of diseases progressive degeneration occurs in a particular area of the brain (olivopontocerebellar area) which results in various neurological symptoms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy is available below.

Symptoms of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

• Balance difficulty
• Ataxia
• Slurred speech (dysarthria)
• Muscle spasms
• Muscle weakness
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 31 symptoms of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy?

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Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness because he suffered from sudden inability to speak....read more »

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MTBI misdiagnosed as balance problem: When a person has symptoms such as vertigo or dizziness, a diagnosis of brain injury may go overlooked. This is particularly true of mild...read more »

Brain pressure condition often misdiagnosed as dementia: A condition that results from an excessive pressure of CSF within the brain is often misdiagnosed. It may be misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease...read more »

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Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: Rare Types

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Treatments for Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

• Medications
• Physical therapy
• Exercise
• Stretching
• Walking aids
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

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• Dementia and movement disorders.
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Prognosis for Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

Prognosis for Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: Slow progression. Typically death within 20 years.

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Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: Broader Related Topics

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Article Excerpts about Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) refers to a group of ataxias characterized by progressive neurological degeneration affecting the cerebellum, the pons and the inferior olives. OPCA may be classified based on clinical, genetic, or neuropathological findings; thus, there are many classifications of the disorder. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Information Page: NINDS)

Definitions of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy:

Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, or a subtype of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)