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Case Studies | Medicine | India | Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024 | Popularity: 5.8 / 10
A Case Report of HallervordenSpatz Syndrome: Clinical Presentation and Management in a Young Patient
Dr. Jalpa Kalsariya, Dr. Kaushik Vaniya, Dr. Manoj P
Abstract: This case report discusses HallervordenSpatz Syndrome HSS, also known as pantothenate kinaseassociated neurodegeneration PKAN, characterized by progressive neurodegeneration due to iron accumulation in the brain. We present a 17yearold female with classical HSS symptoms, including facial dystonia and cognitive decline, diagnosed using MRI imaging showing the eye of the tiger sign. The case highlights the diagnostic process and management strategies, including medication and therapy, offering insights into this rare condition?s clinical presentation and therapeutic approaches.
Keywords: HallervordenSpatz Syndrome, pantothenate kinaseassociated neurodegeneration, iron accumulation, neurodegeneration
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024
Pages: 1540 - 1541
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/MR24826124824
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