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131. Guillain Barré Syndrome
     
     Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare,rapidly progressive disorder that consists of inflammation of the nerves (polyneuritis) and,usually causing muscle weakness,sometimes progressing to complete paralysis. Although the precise cause of GBS is unknown,a viral or respiratory infection precedes the onset of the syndrome in about half of the cases. This has led to the theory that GBS may be ...
     
132. Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome and NARP Syndrome
     
     Important It is possible that the main title of the report Neuropathy, Ataxia and Retinitis Pigmentosa 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. ...
     
133. Corticobasal Degeneration
     
     Important It is possible that the main title of the report Corticobasal Degeneration 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. ...
     
134. New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE)
     
     ImportantIt is possible that the main title of the report New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE) 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.
     
135. Hydrocephalus
     
     Hydrocephalus is a condition in which abnormally widened (dilated) cerebral spaces in the brain (ventricles) inhibit the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the skull and puts pressure on the brain tissue. An enlarged head in infants and increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure are frequent findings but are not necessary for the diagnosis of ...
     
136. Niemann Pick Disease Type C
     
     Niemann-Pick disease (NPD) is a group of rare inherited disorders of fat metabolism. At least five types of Niemann-Pick disease have been identified (NPD types A,B,C,D,and E). Symptoms of types A and B occur as a result of a deficiency of the enzyme acid sphingomyelinase (ASM),which is needed to break down sphingomyelin,a fatty substance found mostly in the brain and nervous system. ...
     
137. Antiphospholipid Syndrome
     
     Important It is possible that the main title of the report Antiphospholipid Syndrome 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. ...
     
138. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
     
     Important It is possible that the main title of the report Lennox Gastaut Syndrome 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. ...
     
139. Leukodystrophy
     
     Important It is possible that the main title of the report Leukodystrophy 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. ...
     
140. Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy
     
     Important It is possible that the main title of the report Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy 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. ...