Just diagnosed with Posterior cortical atrophy?
You are not alone. Here is where to start: learn the basics, find a specialist or center that sees Posterior cortical atrophy, look for clinical trials, and connect with others living with it — all in one place.
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Posterior cortical atrophy is a rare condition. Also known as Benson syndrome, Biparietal Alzheimer disease, PCA. Tomeko brings together the specialists, research, clinical trials, treatments and community for Posterior cortical atrophy so you can go from overwhelmed to oriented. For authoritative medical detail, see the reference sources below.
Identifiers: ORPHA:54247 · ICD-10 G31.1 · GARD 0018846
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Authoritative references for Posterior cortical atrophy
Research & market landscape for Posterior cortical atrophy
Following Posterior cortical atrophy for research or industry? Tomeko brings together the recruiting trials, the latest literature, patient organizations, and the specialist and care-center footprint for Posterior cortical atrophy — the real-world landscape behind the condition, in one place.
- Latest Posterior cortical atrophy research on PubMed ↗
- Recruiting Posterior cortical atrophy trials on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Common questions
What is Posterior cortical atrophy?
Posterior cortical atrophy is a rare condition. Also known as Benson syndrome, Biparietal Alzheimer disease, PCA. For an authoritative medical description see the reference sources on this page; Tomeko brings the specialists, clinical trials, patient organizations and community for Posterior cortical atrophy together in one place.
What are the symptoms of Posterior cortical atrophy?
Symptoms of Posterior cortical atrophy vary from person to person. For a reviewed, plain-language overview see the authoritative references below (NIH GARD, Orphanet), and discuss your own symptoms with a clinician who treats Posterior cortical atrophy.
How is Posterior cortical atrophy treated?
Treatment for Posterior cortical atrophy depends on the individual and is managed by specialists. Use Tomeko to find clinicians and Centers of Excellence who see Posterior cortical atrophy, and review current options with them.
What causes Posterior cortical atrophy — is it genetic?
The cause and inheritance of Posterior cortical atrophy are described in the authoritative references linked on this page. A genetics or specialist clinician who treats Posterior cortical atrophy can explain what it means for you and your family.
I was just diagnosed with Posterior cortical atrophy — what should I do first?
Start by learning the basics from an authoritative source, find a specialist or center that sees Posterior cortical atrophy, and connect with a patient organization. Tomeko brings these together on one hub.
Where can I find a specialist for Posterior cortical atrophy?
Use Tomeko's specialist and Centers-of-Excellence directories to find clinicians who treat Posterior cortical atrophy, filtered to your area.
Are there clinical trials for Posterior cortical atrophy?
Tomeko shows live, recruiting studies for Posterior cortical atrophy from ClinicalTrials.gov on the hub.
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