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Neuroacanthocytosis

Neuroacanthocytosis: Introduction

Neuroacanthocytosis: An autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by tics, chorea, and personality changes. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Neuroacanthocytosis is available below.

Symptoms of Neuroacanthocytosis

• The range and severity of symptoms can vary depending on the subtype of the disorder.
• Involuntary movements
• Tics
• Chorea
• Abnormal body postures
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 22 symptoms of Neuroacanthocytosis

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Neuroacanthocytosis?

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Neuroacanthocytosis: Complications

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Causes of Neuroacanthocytosis

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Disease Topics Related To Neuroacanthocytosis

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Neuroacanthocytosis: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Neuroacanthocytosis

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Neuroacanthocytosis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Statistics for Neuroacanthocytosis

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Neuroacanthocytosis: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Neuroacanthocytosis

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Definitions of Neuroacanthocytosis:

Neuroacanthocytosis is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Neuroacanthocytosis, or a subtype of Neuroacanthocytosis, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Neuroacanthocytosis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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