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Olivopontocerebellar atrophy   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

OPCA; Olivopontocerebellar degeneration; Multiple systems atrophy (MSA)

Definition:

A neurodegenerative illness which causes certain brain areas (which may include the olivary nucleus, the pons, and the cerebellum) to shrink.

Causes and Risks

This condition can be inherited or it can occur in people without a family history (sporadic form). Sporadic cases are more common and tend to affect people in their 50's while familial cases may start earlier. The cause of sporadic olivopontocerebellar atrophy is not known, but the disease is progressive.

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