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What is the definition of Marchiafava Bignami Disease?
Marchiafava Bignami disease is defined by characteristic demyelination of the corpus callosum (erosion of the protective covering of nerve fibers joining the 2 hemispheres of the brain). The disease seems to most often affect severe and chronic alcoholics in their middle or late adult life. Early symptoms may include depression, paranoia, psychosis, or dementia. Seizures are common, and hemiparesis, aphasia, abnormal movements, and ataxia may sometimes progress to coma and/or death. The cause of Marchiafava Bignami disease, including the potential role of nutritional deficiency, remains unknown.
What are the alternative names for Marchiafava Bignami Disease?
  • Marchiafava Bignami disease
  • Acute Marchiafava-Bignami disease
  • Chronic Marchiafava-Bignami syndrome
  • MBD
Who are the top Marchiafava Bignami Disease Local Doctors?
Elite in Marchiafava Bignami Disease
Dr. Tigran Kesayan
Pain Medicine
Elite in Marchiafava Bignami Disease
Dr. Tigran Kesayan
Pain Medicine
Referral may be required

Vanderbilt Health Clinicians LLC

1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
Nashville, TN 
615-936-0060
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Tigran Kesayan is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kesayan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marchiafava Bignami Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Marchiafava Bignami Disease, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine, Neuralgia, and Nerve Decompression.

Elite in Marchiafava Bignami Disease
Elite in Marchiafava Bignami Disease
Referral may be required
Tokyo, JP 

Mitsuru Kawamura practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kawamura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Marchiafava Bignami Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Marchiafava Bignami Disease, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Dysarthria, and Thrombectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Marchiafava Bignami Disease
Dr. Alok Sachdeva
Sleep Medicine | Neurology
Experienced in Marchiafava Bignami Disease
Dr. Alok Sachdeva
Sleep Medicine | Neurology
Referral may be required

Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
Nashville, TN 
615-936-0060
Languages Spoken:
English
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Alok Sachdeva is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sachdeva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marchiafava Bignami Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, CAPOS Syndrome, and Insomnia. Dr. Sachdeva is board certified in  .

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center