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- $Title{Parenchymatous Cortical Degeneration of the Cerebellum}
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- Cerebellar Disease}
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- Copyright (C) 1986 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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- 150:
- Parenchymatous Cortical Degeneration of the Cerebellum
-
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- It is possible the main title of the article (Parenchymatous Cortical
- Degeneration of the Cerebellum) is not the name you expected. Please check
- the SYNONYMS listing to find the alternate names and disorder subdivisions
- covered by this article.
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- Synonyms
-
- Parenchymatous Cerebellar Disease
-
- General Discussion
-
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- The information contained in the Rare Disease Database is provided for
- educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment
- purposes. If you wish to obtain more information about this disorder, please
- contact your personal physician and/or the agencies listed in the "Resources"
- section.
-
-
- In Parenchymatous Cortical Degeneration of the Cerebellum, the
- superficial layer of the cerebellum, a part of the brain responsible for
- motor coordination, deteriorates. The disease may be inherited, or it may
- develop in association with underlying diseases such as cancer or alcoholism.
- It is progressive with increasing disability.
-
- Symptoms
-
- Onset of Parenchymatous Cortical Degeneration of the Cerebellum may occur at
- any time, but it is most common during adulthood. Speech becomes slurred and
- the gait halting and unsteady. There may be tremor in the legs and later in
- the course of disease, difficulty moving the arms in a coordinated manner.
- In severe cases, intellectual abilities may deteriorate.
-
- Microscopically, the loss of certain cells and fibers of the cerebellar
- cortex (such as Purkinje cells, granular cells, olivocerebellar fibers, etc.)
- is apparent. The macroscopic appearance of the cerebellum also changes.
-
- Causes
-
- Parenchymatous Cortical Degeneration of the Cerebellum may be inherited. It
- may also follow or accompany underlying disease, especially cancer and
- alcoholism.
-
- Therapies: Standard
-
- Treatment of Parenchymatous Cortical Degeneration of the Cerebellum is
- symptomatic and supportive.
-
- Therapies: Investigational
-
- This disease entry is based upon medical information available through April
- 1989. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every
- entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please
- check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current
- information about this disorder.
-
- Resources
-
- For more information on Parenchymatous Cortical Degeneration of the
- Cerebellum, please contact:
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- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
- P.O. Box 8923
- New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
- (203) 746-6518
-
- NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (NINDS)
- 9000 Rockville Pike
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 496-5751
- (800) 352-9424
-
- NIH/National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- 9000 Rockville Pike
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 496-1752
-
- International Tremor Foundation
- 360 W. Superior St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- (312) 664-2344
-
- For information on genetics and genetic counseling referrals, please
- contact:
-
- March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
- 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
- White Plains, NY 10605
- (914) 428-7100
-
- Alliance of Genetic Support Groups
- 35 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 440
- Chevy Chase, MD 20815
- (800) 336-GENE
- (301) 652-5553
-
-