Fettsyre-hydroksylase-assosiert nevrodegenerasjon
Engelsk navn: Fatty acid hydroxylase-associated neurodegeneration
Engelske synonym: FAHN
Fatty acid hydroxylase-associated neurodegeneration (FAHN) is a very rare, autosomal recessive form of neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) characterized by childhood-onset focal dystonia, progressive spastic paraplegia that progresses to tetra paresis, ataxia, dysarthria, intellectual decline, and oculomotor disturbances (optic atrophy), accompanied by iron deposition in the globus pallidus.
Informasjon
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ORPHA: 329308
Klassifiseringsnivå: DisorderICD-10: G23.0