Marchiafava Bignami Disease
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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

Mitsuru Kawamura

Elite in Marchiafava Bignami Disease

Mitsuru Kawamura

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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 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Marchiafava Bignami Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dysarthria, and Thrombectomy.

Advanced in Marchiafava Bignami Disease

Dr. Bhrugav G. Raval

Neurology

Advanced in Marchiafava Bignami Disease

Dr. Bhrugav G. Raval

Neurology

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Ou Health Physicians-Neurology Clinic

825 NE 10th St # 5B,

Oklahoma City, OK

405-271-3635

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English

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Bhrugav Raval is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Raval is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marchiafava Bignami Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Marchiafava Bignami Disease, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Raval is currently accepting new patients.

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Experienced in Marchiafava Bignami Disease

Dr. Douglas R. Juvinall

Neurology

Experienced in Marchiafava Bignami Disease

Dr. Douglas R. Juvinall

Neurology

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OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

200 East Pennsylvania Avenue,

Peoria, IL

309-624-4000

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Douglas Juvinall is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Juvinall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marchiafava Bignami Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Juvinall is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Juvinall is currently accepting new patients.