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.
Neurodegeneración
Neurodegeneración con acumulación de hierro en el cerebro: Primer reporte de caso en Ecuador. Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation: First case report in Ecuador
Palabras clave: Acumulación cerebral de hierro,
Neurodegeneración,
Keywords: Brain iron accumulation,
Neurodegeneration,
Disfunción neurológica y exposición a agrotóxicos. Neurological dysfunction and exposure to agrotoxics
Palabras clave: Agrotóxicos,
Disfunción Neurológica,
Neurodegeneración,
neurotoxicidad,
Plaguicidas,
