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Neuropsychological functions and psychiatric symptoms in late-onset manifestation of pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration: a clinical case report.
The International journal of neuroscience - 1 May 2020
Palmeri Rosanna, Lo Buono Viviana, Berenati Matteo, Caporale Mina, Stroscio Giuseppe, Di Lorenzo Giuseppe, Bramanti Alessia, Sorbera Chiara, Marino Silvia
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Purpose of the study: Pantothenate Kinase-associated Neurodegeneration (PKAN) is a form of Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) due to gene mutations. Classical phenotype showed progressive neurological symptoms associated to a characteristic pattern of basal ganglia iron deposits. The atypical case, with adult-onset manifestation, could have neuropsychiatric symptoms with behavioral deficits. We...
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