Corticobasal Degeneration

Explanation

Corticobasal degeneration is a rare, progressive brain disorder that can affect movement and other abilities.

What does the condition affect?

Corticobasal degeneration, often shortened to CBD, is a rare disorder caused by progressive damage to brain cells, with abnormal accumulation of a protein called tau. It can affect movement, speech, memory, and swallowing.

Does one symptom confirm it?

No. These problems can occur in other conditions, and the pattern may change over time. Diagnosis requires specialist assessment rather than one symptom or test result. The name does not predict the exact course for an individual.

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