Hallervorden-Spatz disease

Hallervorden-Spatz disease
Definition
Hallervorden-Spatz disease is a movement disorder that is passed down through families (inherited).

Hallervorden-Spatz disease: A genetic disorder in which there is progressive neurologic degeneration with the accumulation of iron in the brain. The gene for the disease is on chromosome 20 in region 20p13-p12.3.

Hallervorden-Spatz disease is a movement disorder that is passed down through families (inherited).
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Hallervorden-Spatz usually begins in childhood.

Hallervorden-Spatz disease: Hallervorden-Spatz disease is a rare hereditary disorder where large amounts of iron gather in certain regions of the brain (i.e., basal ganglia).

MedlinePlus - Hallervorden-Spatz Disease
NINDS - Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation
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Synonym(s): Hallervorden-Spatz Disease, Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration
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Gene Review: Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration
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