Neurodegeneration

Boro y la ruta hacia el diagnóstico temprano de enfermedades neurodegenerativas. Boron towards early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Palabras clave: boro, Enfermedad de Alzheimer, enfermedad de Parkinson, Neurodegeneración,

Keywords: Alzheimer’s Disease, boron, Neurodegeneration, Parkinson’s disease,

Neurodegeneración con acumulación de hierro en el cerebro: Primer reporte de caso en Ecuador. Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation: First case report in Ecuador

Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation is a rare group of neurodegenerative diseases that present extrapyramidal symptoms, mood disorders, and cognitive impairment. A prevalence of 1 to 2 cases per million inhabitants is estimated. In Latin America, there is no estimated prevalence, although there are some reported cases with typical presentation. The first case report of this disease in Ecuador is presented, in an atypical presentation, under the ruling out of differentials and compliance with diagnostic criteria.