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What is the definition of Primary Familial Brain Calcification?
Primary Familial Brain Calcification (PFBC) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by calcium deposits in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that helps start and control movement. The first symptoms often include clumsiness, fatigue, unsteady walking (gait), slow or slurred speech, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) and dementia. Migraines and seizures frequently occur. Genetic changes in the SLC20A2, PDGFRB, and PDGFB genes have been found to cause PFBC. This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
Who are the top Primary Familial Brain Calcification Local Doctors?
Advanced in Primary Familial Brain Calcification
Dr. Gregory M. Chandler
Radiology | Neuroradiology
Advanced in Primary Familial Brain Calcification
Dr. Gregory M. Chandler
Radiology | Neuroradiology
Referral may be required

Reading Hospital

420 South 5th Avenue, 
West Reading, PA 
484-628-8000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Gregory Chandler is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Familial Brain Calcification. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PEHO Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome. Dr. Chandler is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

Elite in Primary Familial Brain Calcification
Isao Hozumi
Elite in Primary Familial Brain Calcification
Isao Hozumi
Referral may be required
Gifu-shi, JP 

Isao Hozumi practices practicing medicine in Gifu-shi, Japan. Mr. Hozumi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Familial Brain Calcification. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Familial Brain Calcification, Calcinosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Primary Familial Brain Calcification
Shin-ichiro Sekine
Elite in Primary Familial Brain Calcification
Shin-ichiro Sekine
Referral may be required
Gifu-shi, JP 

Shin-ichiro Sekine practices practicing medicine in Gifu-shi, Japan. Sekine is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Familial Brain Calcification. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Familial Brain Calcification and Calcinosis.

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