Superficial siderosis
Synonyms: Hemosiderosis of the central nervous system | Superficial hemosiderosis of the CNS | Superficial hemosiderosis of the central nervous system | Superficial siderosis of the CNS | Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system
Superficial siderosis is a rare neurologic disease characterized by progressive sensorineural hearing loss cerebellar ataxia pyramidal signs and neuroimaging findings revealing hemosiderin deposits in the spinal and cranial leptomeninges and subpial layer. The disease progresses slowly and patients may present with mild cognitive impairment nystagmus dysmetria spasticity dysdiadochokinesia dysarthria hyperreflexia and Babinski signs. Additional features reported include dementia urinary incontinence anosmia ageusia and anisocoria.
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Advocacy Organizations
FamilieSCN2A Foundation
We are an organization created by parents of children diagnosed with rare forms of Epilepsy and Autism as a result of a change in the SCN2A gene. Our vision is to find effective treatments and a cure for SCN2A related disorders. Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by SCN2A related disorders through research, public awareness, family support and patient advocacy.
Ataxia and me
To relieve the needs of sufferers of Ataxia or other neurological disorders, their families and carers for the public benefit by providing patient led support and by raising awareness of such conditions."
National Ataxia Foundation
The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) was established in 1957 to help persons with Ataxia and their families. Our mission is to accelerate the development of treatments and a cure while working to improve the lives of those living with Ataxia. NAF’s vision of a world without Ataxia will be accomplished through our primary programs of funding Ataxia research, providing vital programs and services fo
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COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
Clinical Trials
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