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Sclerosis dermatis
An outdated name for scleroderma.
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Renal sclerosis
The kidney is affected by high blood pressure-related vascular issues, leading to disruptions in its function and symptoms resembling chronic nephritis. This condition is also known as nephrosclerosis.
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Progressive muscular sclerosis
False hypertrophy of muscle leading to paralysis.
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Primary lateral sclerosis
A type that impacts the pyramidal tracts in the spinal cord, marked by limb paralysis, rigidity, heightened tendon reflexes, and a lack of sensory issues. It results in a distinct jerky walking style.
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Presenile sclerosis
Degeneration of brain cells resulting from disease in the brain’s arteries, leading to what’s termed “brain softening.” Symptoms include the patient being irritable, self-centered, moody, and easily fatigued. Conversations may slow, and they may exhibit depression or paranoia. Complaints can range from headaches, dizziness, ear noises, to fainting and sleeplessness. There might be speech and…
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Posterolateral sclerosis
A deterioration of the spinal cord impacting the posterior column and the pyramidal tract (pathway of motor nerves from the brain to the spinal cord). This condition is marked by tingling sensations in the limbs, muscle spasticity, and symptoms of pernicious anemia. It’s also known as subacute combined degeneration of the cord.
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Posterior spinal sclerosis
A type of hardening observed in tabes dorsalis.
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Miliary sclerosis
Small patches of hardening found in the spinal cord in certain cases of pernicious anemia, paired with subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord.
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Lobal sclerosis
Shrinking of a brain lobe leading to dementia. Also known as convolutional brain atrophy or circumscribed brain atrophy.
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Hereditary spinal sclerosis
A progressive condition that begins in childhood, marked by ataxia, paralysis, and muscle contractures resulting from damage to the spinal cord. It’s also referred to as Friedreich’s ataxia.
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