Tissue atrophy and elevated iron concentration in the extrapyramidal motor system in Friedreich ataxia: the IMAGE-FRDA study

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2016 Nov;87(11):1261-1263. doi: 10.1136/jnnp-2015-312665. Epub 2016 Mar 24.
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Keywords: CEREBELLAR ATAXIA; IRON DEPOSITION; MRI.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Atrophy / etiology
  • Atrophy / pathology*
  • Cerebellar Nuclei / pathology
  • Cerebellar Nuclei / physiopathology
  • Friedreich Ataxia / diagnostic imaging
  • Friedreich Ataxia / genetics*
  • Friedreich Ataxia / pathology
  • Humans
  • Iron / analysis*
  • Iron / metabolism
  • Pyramidal Tracts / pathology*

Substances

  • Iron