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Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome

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aicardi-goutieres syndrome.

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At a Glance, Synonyms, Incidence/Genetic Inheritance, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Clinical Aspects, Precaution before Anesthesia, Anesthetic Considerations, Pharmacologic Implications, Other Condition to Be Considered, References

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"Characterized by progressive familial encephalopathy in infancy, calcification of the basal ganglia and chronic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lymphocytosis. This medical condition leads rapidly to a vegetative state and early death. It is considered to be a distinct type of leukodystrophy transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait...."

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