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Lipofuscinosis neuronal con ceroidosis

Nombres alternativos:

Lipofuscinosis; Enfermedad de Batten; enfermedad de Janski-Bielschowsky; Enfermedad de Kufs; Enfermedad de Spielmeyer-Vogt; Idiocia amaurótica familiar

Prevención:

Se recomienda asesoría genética si su familia tiene antecedentes conocidos de este trastorno. Asimismo, puede ayudar el hecho de hablar acerca de los riesgos y la planeación de la familia. Dependiendo del subtipo específico de la enfermedad, puede haber disponibilidad de pruebas genéticas prenatales o antes de la implantación.

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