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📋Overview
Batten disease is a legacy term referring to a group of inherited neurodegenerative disorders now medically classified as neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs). These conditions are characterized by the abnormal accumulation of lipopigments in body tissues, which primarily affects the brain and the retina.
Several genetic subtypes exist, including CLN1, CLN2, and CLN3, which are distinguished by the specific gene mutation involved. While the age of onset and clinical symptoms can vary among individuals, these disorders typically involve a progressive loss of neurological capabilities over time.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0751383Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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