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Corticobasal Degeneration

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Abstract

Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a rare progressive parkinsonian disorder and one of the underlying pathologies for the corticobasal syndrome (CBS). CBD presents with a combination of motor features such as parkinsonism, dystonia, myoclonus, apraxia and alien limb phenomena as well as non-motor findings such as cognitive and behavioral impairment. In this article, we cover an overview of CBD history, diagnostic criteria, phenomenology, classification, clinico-pathological presentations, and management.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences
PublisherElsevier
PagesV2:182-V2:188
ISBN (Electronic)9780323957021
ISBN (Print)9780323957052
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2025
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Apraxia
  • Atypical parkinsonism
  • Cortical sensory loss
  • Corticobasal
  • Dementia
  • Dystonia
  • Myoclonus
  • Neurodegenerative
  • Tauopathy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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