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A case of Kufs disease with abnormal pallidonigral iron deposit.

Abstract
The clinical, neuropathological and ultrastructural features of a case of Kufs disease (Meyer basal ganglia form) are reported. In the present case, besides the typical lesions of Neuronal Ceroid-Lipofuscinosis, and increased iron reaction at pallidonigral level was detected histochemically. The significance of the last finding is discussed.
AuthorsS Galatioto, S Serra, R Di Perri, V Cavallari, D Villari, R Musolino
JournalItalian journal of neurological sciences (Ital J Neurol Sci) Vol. 6 Issue 2 Pg. 225-31 (Jun 1985) ISSN: 0392-0461 [Print] Italy
PMID4030306 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Iron
Topics
  • Adult
  • Globus Pallidus (metabolism)
  • Histocytochemistry
  • Humans
  • Iron (metabolism)
  • Male
  • Neuronal Ceroid-Lipofuscinoses (metabolism, pathology)
  • Substantia Nigra (metabolism)

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