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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790676803321

Titolo

Ataxic disorders / / volume editors, Sankara H. Subramony and Alexandria Dürr

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Edinburgh : , : Elsevier, , 2012

ISBN

0-444-53494-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (682 p.)

Collana

Handbook of clinical neurology ; ; 3rd series, volume 103

Altri autori (Persone)

SubramonySankara H

DürrAlexandra

Disciplina

616.8/3

Soggetti

Ataxia

Movement disorders

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

section 1. Basic aspects -- section 2. Acquired ataxias -- section 3. Degenerative ataxias -- section 4. Degenerative ataxias : mitochondrial, autosomal, recessive and x-linked -- section 5. Degenerative ataxias : autosomal dominant -- section 6. Other issues.

Sommario/riassunto

This volume's primary goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of recent developments and advancements in the study of ataxic disorders. Beginning with an examination of the cerebellar region, and then progressing to a fresh perspective on the clinical aspects of the various forms of ataxia, this handbook gives clinicians a state-of-the-art reference for the management of the many etiologies and neurological manifestations of ataxic disorders.    Clinicians will gain a broader understanding of generative ataxias and the genetic disorders associated with them. In addition, new n