Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation

Orpha code: 385OMIM code:

Definition

Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA, formerly Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome) encompasses a group of rare neurodegenerative disorders characterized by progressive extrapyramidal dysfunction (dystonia, rigidity, choreoathetosis), iron accumulation in the brain and the presence of axonal spheroids, usually limited to the central nervous system.

Disease data
Classification

Clinical group

Synonyms
NBIA
NBIA
ORPHA code
385
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
G23.0
ICD11 code
-

No additional description.

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