Abstract

MOREIRA-VERA, Diana Victoria; LEON ANDRADE, Carlos Alfredo; ALBAN LEON, Lennyn  and  ABAD HERRERA, Emilio Patricio. Neurodegeneration With Brain Iron Accumulation: First Case Report In Ecuador. Rev Ecuat Neurol [online]. 2023, vol.32, n.2, pp.98-100. ISSN 2631-2581.  https://doi.org/10.46997/revecuatneurol32200098.

Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation is a rare group of neurodegenerative diseases that present extrapyramidal symptoms, mood disorders, and cognitive impairment. A prevalence of 1 to 2 cases per million inhabitants is estimated. In Latin America, there is no estimated prevalence, although there are some reported cases with typical presentation. The first case report of this disease in Ecuador is presented, in an atypical presentation, under the ruling out of differentials and compliance with diagnostic criteria.

Keywords : Brain iron accumulation; Neurodegeneration.

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