Hallervorden Spatz disease (Pantothenate Kinase associated Neurodegeneration): a rare case report
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Hallervorden Spatz disease (HSD), is an autosomal recessive disorder characterised by regression of attained milestones, mental retardation and movement disability. We present a case of 6 year old male child admitted with regression of attained milestones, mainly language, ataxia and extrapyramidal symptoms since 2 years. MRI brain with contrast had shown typical “eye of the tiger” sign. Child was symptomatically improved with Tab. Trihexyphenidyl. Reporting such cases would benefit us to be familiarised with this rare disease and to differentiate it from other static and progressive neurological illnesses.
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Ankur Gupta, Sumanth Shetty, Soujanya B. S
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