Neuronal Ceroid-Lipofuscinoses

Overview

A group of severe neurodegenerative diseases characterized by intracellular accumulation of autofluorescent wax-like lipid materials (CEROID; LIPOFUSCIN) in neurons. There are several subtypes based on mutations of the various genes, time of disease onset, and severity of the neurological defects such as progressive DEMENTIA; SEIZURES; and visual failure.

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Quick facts about Neuronal Ceroid-Lipofuscinoses

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C10.574.500.550|C16.320.400.600|C16.320.565.398.641.509|C18.452.584.563.641.509|C18.452.648.398.641.509

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