This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
| Medical Terms | Other Names | Learn More: HPO ID |
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| 80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Chorea | 0002072 | |
| Decreased serum ceruloplasmin | 0010837 | |
| 0000819 | ||
| Elevated hepatic iron concentration |
Increased iron concentration in liver
|
0012465 |
| Increased serum ferritin |
Elevated serum ferritin
High ferritin level
Increased ferritin
Increased serum ferritin level
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0003281 |
| Refractory |
0005505 | |
| Retinal degeneration |
Retina degeneration
|
0000546 |
| Tremor | 0001337 | |
| 30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
| 0001251 | ||
| Blepharospasm |
Eyelid spasm
Eyelid twitching
Involuntary closure of eyelid
Spontaneous closure of eyelid
[ more ]
|
0000643 |
| Delayed speech and language development |
Deficiency of speech development
Delayed language development
Delayed speech
Delayed speech acquisition
Delayed speech development
Impaired speech and language development
Impaired speech development
Language delay
Language delayed
Language development deficit
Late-onset speech development
Poor language development
Speech and language delay
Speech and language difficulties
Speech delay
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0000750 |
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Dementia, progressive
Progressive dementia
[ more ]
|
0000726 | |
| Depressivity |
Depression
|
0000716 |
| Hypertonia | 0001276 | |
| Parkinsonism | 0001300 | |
| Torticollis |
Wry neck
|
0000473 |
| 5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Congestive heart failure |
Cardiac failure
Cardiac failures
Heart failure
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|
0001635 |
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Difficulty articulating speech
|
0001260 | |
| Hypothyroidism |
Underactive thyroid
|
0000821 |
| Memory impairment |
Forgetfulness
Memory loss
Memory problems
Poor memory
[ more ]
|
0002354 |
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
| Abnormality of extrapyramidal motor function | 0002071 | |
| Aceruloplasminemia | 0025498 | |
| Adult onset |
Symptoms begin in adulthood
|
0003581 |
| Anemia |
Low number of red blood cells or hemoglobin
|
0001903 |
| 0000007 | ||
| Cogwheel rigidity | 0002396 | |
| Decreased serum iron | 0040303 | |
| Scanning speech |
Explosive speech
|
0002168 |
Retinal degeneration
Movement disorder
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You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.
Related diseases are conditions that have similar signs and symptoms. A health care provider may consider these conditions in the table below when making a diagnosis. Please note that the table may not include all the possible conditions related to this disease.
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Conditions with similar signs and symptoms from Orphanet
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Differential diagnoses include other forms of later-onset, slowly progressing NBIA including atypical pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN) and neuroferritinopathy, hereditary hemochromatosis, Wilson disease, Huntington disease, dentatorubral pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA), juvenile Parkinson disease, hereditary spinocerebellar ataxias (see these terms) and drug effects or toxicity.
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Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
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