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Olivopontocerebellar atrophy

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Olivopontocerebellar atrophy

Definition:

Olivopontocerebellar atrophy is a neurodegenerative illness that causes certain brain areas (which may include the olivary nucleus, the pons, and the cerebellum) to shrink.

Alternative Names:
OPCA; Olivopontocerebellar degeneration

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Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

The cause of sporadic olivopontocerebellar atrophy is not known, but the disease is progressive. This condition can be inherited or affect people without a known family history (sporadic form). Symptoms tend to start sooner in people with the familial form. This disease is slightly more common in men than in women.

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