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Classification, diagnosis and potential mechanisms in pontocerebellar hypoplasia.
Orphanet journal of rare diseases - 12 Jul 2011
Namavar Yasmin, Barth Peter G, Poll-The Bwee Tien, Baas Frank
Abstract excerpt
Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia (PCH) is group of very rare, inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorders with prenatal onset. Up to now seven different subtypes have been reported (PCH1-7). The incidence of each subtype is unknown. All subtypes share common characteristics, including hypoplasia/atrophy of cerebellum and pons, progressive microcephaly, and variable cerebral involvement. Patients have severe...
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