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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
Neurology
Elite in Marchiafava Bignami Disease
Dr. Tigran Kesayan
Neurology

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

1301 22nd Ave S, 
Nashville, TN 
615-322-3000
Languages Spoken:
English, Armenian
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Tigran Kesayan is a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kesayan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marchiafava Bignami Disease. His top areas of expertise are Marchiafava Bignami Disease, Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Kesayan is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Marchiafava Bignami Disease
Dr. Bhrugav G. Raval
Neurology
Advanced in Marchiafava Bignami Disease
Dr. Bhrugav G. Raval
Neurology

Ou Health Partners Inc

900 Ne 10th St, Ouhp Family Medicine, 
Oklahoma City, OK 
405-271-4311
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Bhrugav Raval is a Neurologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Raval is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Marchiafava Bignami Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Marchiafava Bignami Disease, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Raval is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Marchiafava Bignami Disease
Roberto M. Cantello
Distinguished in Marchiafava Bignami Disease
Roberto M. Cantello
Novara, IT 

Roberto Cantello practices in Novara, Italy. Mr. Cantello is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Marchiafava Bignami Disease. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Marchiafava Bignami Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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