Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) refers to a group of ataxias characterized by progressive neurological degeneration affecting the ... more about Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.
Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: A group of diseases progressive degeneration occurs in a particular area of the brain (olivopontocerebellar area) which results in various neurological symptoms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy is available below.
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Prognosis for Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: Slow progression. Typically death within 20 years.
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Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) refers to a group of ataxias characterized by progressive neurological degeneration affecting the cerebellum, the pons and the inferior olives. OPCA may be classified based on clinical, genetic, or neuropathological findings; thus, there are many classifications of the disorder. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Information Page: NINDS)
Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, or a subtype of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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