Brain iron accumulation in a blood donor family with restless legs syndrome.

CONCLUSION: The abnormal iron accumulation in the basal ganglia indicated a complex iron metabolism disorder of the central nervous system. Further studies are warranted to confirm our findings and its role in the pathophysiology of RLS.
PMID: 30687917 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Revista de Neurologia - January 30, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Lillo-Triguero L, Del Castillo A, Guzman de Villoria J, Moran-Jimenez MJ, Guillem A, Peraita-Adrados R Tags: Rev Neurol Source Type: research