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Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy
Introduction: Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy
Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) refers to a group of ataxias characterized by progressive neurological degeneration affecting the cerebellum, the pons ... 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
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Treatments for Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy
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Prognosis for Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy
Prognosis for Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: Slow progression. Typically death within 20 years.
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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)
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