Basal Ganglia Diseases

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  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
Diseases of the basal ganglia including the putamen; globus pallidus; claustrum; amygdala; and caudate nucleus. dyskinesias (most notably involuntary movements and alterations of the rate of movement) represent the primary clinical manifestations of these disorders. Common etiologies include cerebrovascular disorders; neurodegenerative diseases; and craniocerebral trauma.
Synonyms:
  • Basal Ganglia Disease
  • Basal Ganglia Disorder
  • Basal Ganglia Disorders
  • Extrapyramidal Disorder
  • Extrapyramidal Disorders
  • Lenticulostriate Disorder
  • Lenticulostriate Disorders
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