Published August 2006 | Version v1
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Hallervorden-spatz disease

Creators

  • 1. Military Hospital, Rawalpindi (Pakistan). Dept. of Paediatrics
  • 2. Military Hospital, Rawalpindi (Pakistan). Dept. of Medicine

Description

Hallervorden-Spatz disease is an extremely rare cause of dystonia that carries a poor prognosis. A case occurring in an 11-year old girl with progressive extra-pyramidal symptoms since infancy is described. The clinical picture and typical radiological findings are described. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
8
Journal Page Range
p. 545-547
ISSN
1022-386X

INIS

Country of Publication
Pakistan
Country of Input or Organization
Pakistan
INIS RN
38040976
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
COPPER; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; GENETICS; IMAGES; LIMBS; PATIENTS
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGY; BODY; ELEMENTS; METALS; TRANSITION ELEMENTS