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Neuroacanthocytosis is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by various neurological symptoms and the presence of abnormal red blood cell called acanthocytosis. Degeneration of striatum, which accounts for characteristic motor and...
McLeod syndrome is a rare X-linked multisystem disorder which forms the core of neuroacanthocytosis syndrome. Neurological symptoms characterized by chorea, seizure, cognitive impairment, and psychosis mostly develop around the 5-6th...
Hallervorden-Spatz disease (HSD) is a rare, progressive, autosomal recessive hereditary disorder characterized by pyramidal and extrapyramidal signs, speech disturbances, mental deterioration and retinal degeneration during childhood or adolescence. In late-onset...
Neuroacanthocytosis is a rare dosorder characterized by various neurological manifestations and the presence of abnormal red blood cells called acanthocytes which have a disturbed morphology showing spiky, knobby end projections....
Chorea-acanthocytosis (ChAc) is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by involuntary choreiform movements and erythrocytic acanthocytosis. Pharmacotherapy for control of involuntary movements has generally been of limited benefit. Deep brain stimulation...
We have experienced a family case of 3 sisters in whom the proband showed a complete form of the choreo-acanthosytosis. 439-year-old female proband was admitted because of frequent seizures. She...