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What is the definition of Primary Familial Brain Calcification?
Primary Familial Brain Calcification (PFBC) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by calcium deposits in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that helps start and control movement. The first symptoms often include clumsiness, fatigue, unsteady walking (gait), slow or slurred speech, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) and dementia. Migraines and seizures frequently occur. Genetic changes in the SLC20A2, PDGFRB, and PDGFB genes have been found to cause PFBC. This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
Who are the top Primary Familial Brain Calcification Local Doctors?
Dr. Arthur R. Bregoli
Internal Medicine
Dr. Arthur R. Bregoli
Internal Medicine

Arthur R Bregoli Jr MD PC

400 Washington St, Suite 402, 
Braintree, MA 
 (9.4 mi)
781-849-7330
Languages Spoken:
English
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Arthur Bregoli is an Internal Medicine provider in Braintree, Massachusetts. Dr. Bregoli and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Familial Brain Calcification. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Bregoli is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Vikram Khurana
Neurology
Dr. Vikram Khurana
Neurology

Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

1153 Centre St, 
Jamaica Plain, MA 
 (16.1 mi)
617-983-7000
Experience:
26+ years
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English
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Vikram Khurana is a Neurologist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Khurana has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Familial Brain Calcification. His top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Parkinson's Disease, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Hereditary Ataxia. Dr. Khurana is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Veronica G. Vanderhorst
Neurology
Dr. Veronica G. Vanderhorst
Neurology

Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc

330 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 
 (18.3 mi)
617-754-8612
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English
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Veronica Vanderhorst is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vanderhorst and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Familial Brain Calcification. Her top areas of expertise are Serotonin Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Dr. Vanderhorst is currently accepting new patients.

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