What is the other name of Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome?
High-Yield Explanation
Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome : Pantothenate kinase - associated neurodegeneration Rare Autosomal recessive Excessive accumulation of iron containing pigments in brain Accumulation of N-Pantothenoyl-Cysteine and Pantetheine, leading to free radical cell damage Characterized by Parkinson like features & mental retardation