Longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging study shows progressive pyramidal and callosal damage in Friedreich's ataxia

Thiago J.R. Rezende Msc, Cynthia B. Silva MD, PhD, Clarissa L. Yassuda MD, PhD, Brunno M. Campos Msc, Anelyssa D'Abreu MD, PhD, Fernando Cendes MD, PhD, Iscia Lopes-Cendes MD PhD andMarcondes C. França Jr. MD, PhD; Mov Disord. 2015 Dec 21. doi: 10.1002/mds.26436. [Epub ahead of print]

Patients with Friedreich’s ataxia present more widespread gray and white matter damage than previously reported, including not only infratentorial areas, but also supratentorial structures.

Longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging study shows progressive pyramidal and callosal damage in Friedreich's ataxia