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Hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis

What is Hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis?

Hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis (HCHWA) describes a group of rare familial central nervous system disorders characterized by amyloid deposition in the cerebral blood vessels leading to hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic strokes, focal neurological deficits, and progressive cognitive decline eventually leading to dementia.

Other condition names

  • HCHWA

Inheritance type

Autosomal dominant

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • Adult
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