Marchiafava Bignami Disease Overview

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What is the definition of Marchiafava Bignami Disease?
Marchiafava Bignami disease is defined by characteristic demyelination of the corpus callosum (erosion of the protective covering of nerve fibers joining the 2 hemispheres of the brain). The disease seems to most often affect severe and chronic alcoholics in their middle or late adult life. Early symptoms may include depression, paranoia, psychosis, or dementia. Seizures are common, and hemiparesis, aphasia, abnormal movements, and ataxia may sometimes progress to coma and/or death. The cause of Marchiafava Bignami disease, including the potential role of nutritional deficiency, remains unknown.
What are the alternative names for Marchiafava Bignami Disease?
  • Marchiafava Bignami disease
  • Acute Marchiafava-Bignami disease
  • Chronic Marchiafava-Bignami syndrome
  • MBD
Who are the top Marchiafava Bignami Disease Local Doctors?
Dr. Michael G. Ho
Neurology
Dr. Michael G. Ho
Neurology

Regents Of The University Of California Los Angeles

2100 Lynn Rd, Suite 230, 
Thousand Oaks, CA 
 (47.0 mi)
805-497-4500
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Michael Ho is a Neurologist in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Ho has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marchiafava Bignami Disease. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Seizures. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Prateek B. Thatikunta
Neurology
Dr. Prateek B. Thatikunta
Neurology

Permanente Medical Group Inc

3701 Broadway, 
Oakland, CA 
 (355.8 mi)
510-752-1000
Experience:
8+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Prateek Thatikunta is a Neurologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Thatikunta has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marchiafava Bignami Disease. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Chickenpox, Marchiafava Bignami Disease, and Thrombectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center