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111. Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
     
     Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a neurological disorder characterized by destruction of the myelin,an oily substance that helps protect nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord,also known as central nervous system (CNS) white matter. It is caused by a virus called JC virus (JCV),named after the initials of the patient in whom it was first discovered. The virus is ...
     
112. Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex
     
     Important It is possible that the main title of the report Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
     
113. Pick Disease
     
     Important It is possible that the main title of the report Pick's Disease is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
     
114. Meningitis
     
     Meningitis is characterized by inflammation of the membranes (meninges) around the brain or spinal cord. The disorder can occur in three different forms: adult,infantile,and neonatal. This inflammation may be caused by different types of bacteria,viruses,fungi,or malignant tumors. Chemical reactions to certain injections into the spinal canal can also cause Meningitis. This inflammation ...
     
115. Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration
     
     Important It is possible that the main title of the report Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation Type 1 is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
     
116. Tourette Syndrome
     
     Tourette Syndrome is a hereditary neurological movement disorder that is characterized by repetitive motor and vocal tics. Symptoms may include involuntary movements of the extremities,shoulders,and face accompanied by uncontrollable sounds and,in some cases,inappropriate words. Tourette Syndrome is neither a progressive nor degenerative disorder; rather,symptoms tend to be variable and ...
     
117. Autosomal Dominant Porencephaly Type I
     
     Autosomal dominant porencephaly type I is a rare genetic disorder in which fluid-filled cysts and cavities develop on the surface of the brain. Autosomal dominant porencephaly type I is caused by mutations of the COL4A1 gene. Affected individuals are predisposed to damage to small blood vessels,including the small vessels within the brain. The signs and symptoms of this disorder vary greatly ...
     
118. Bell's Palsy
     
     Bell's palsy is a nonprogressive neurological disorder of one of the facial nerves (7th cranial nerve). This disorder is characterized by the sudden onset of facial paralysis that may be preceded by a slight fever,pain behind the ear on the affected side,a stiff neck,and weakness and/or stiffness on one side of the face. Paralysis results from decreased blood supply (ischemia) and/or ...
     
119. Primary Myelofibrosis
     
     Important It is possible that the main title of the report Myelofibrosis, Idiopathic is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
     
120. Hemimegalencephaly
     
     Important It is possible that the main title of the report Hemimegalencephaly is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...