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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.

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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)

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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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