| Literature DB >> 27629553 |
Dragos A Nita1, Sara E Mole2, Berge A Minassian1.
Abstract
The neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL) are neurodegenerative conditions that associate cognitive decline, progressive cerebellar atrophy, retinopathy, and myoclonic epilepsy. NCL result from the excessive accumulation of neuronal and extraneuronal lipopigments, despite having diverse underlying biochemical aetiologies. Here we review the clinical presentation, pathophysiology and genetics of these conditions as well as the approach to diagnosis and management.Entities:
Keywords: Batten; Haltia-Santavuori; Janský-Bielschowsky; Spielmeyer; progressive myoclonus epilepsies
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27629553 DOI: 10.1684/epd.2016.0844
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Epileptic Disord ISSN: 1294-9361 Impact factor: 1.819