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Hallervorden-Spatz Disease
DefinitionHallervorden-Spatz disease is an inherited, degenerative disease that begins in childhood and involves progressive muscle rigidity, weakness, spasticity, and dementia.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The majority of cases occur in families with a history of the disorder. The pattern of inheritance suggests that this condition is caused by a recessive gene (which means a child needs defective copies of the gene from both parents) located on chromosome 20p.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Dementia
• Tremor
Tests & Exams
• MRI
Other Topics
• Movement - Uncontrolled or Slow
• Muscle Cramps
• Seizures
• Spasticity
Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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