Olivopontocerebellar atrophyFrom our partner site on chronic pain, ChronicPainConnection.com.
Olivopontocerebellar atrophy is a neurodegenerative illness that causes certain brain areas (which may include the olivary nucleus, the pons, and the cerebellum) to shrink. Alternative Names: OPCA; Olivopontocerebellar degeneration Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The cause of sporadic olivopontocerebellar atrophy is not known, but the disease is progressive. This condition can be inherited or affect people without a known family history (sporadic form). Symptoms tend to start sooner in people with the familial form. This disease is slightly more common in men than in women.
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