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salt and pepper syndrome — Definition
Tuz ve biber sendromu / salt and pepper syndrome
Salt and pepper syndrome is a rare neurodegenerative disease characterized by the appearance of 'salt and pepper', which is often formed due to brain stem and basal ganglion in imaging methods (e.g. MR). This condition leads to progressive neurological symptoms and is often associated with mitochondrial disorders. Distoni, ataksi, speech disorders and cognitive feedback can be seen in clinically patients. Sendrom takes its name from the characteristic pattern in imaging findings.
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❓ What is Tuz ve biber sendromu?
Tuz ve biber sendromu; salt and pepper syndrome is a rare neurodegenerative disease characterized by the appearance of 'salt and pepper', which is often formed due to brain stem and basal ganglion in imaging methods (e.g. MR). This condition leads to progressive neurological symptoms and is often associated with mitochondrial disorders. Distoni, ataksi, speech disorders and cognitive feedback can be seen in clinically patients. Sendrom takes its name from the characteristic pattern in imaging findings.
❓ What is salt and pepper syndrome in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "salt and pepper syndrome" is Tuz ve biber sendromu.
❓ Which medical field is Tuz ve biber sendromu related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.