Batten disease is a genetically inherited disease that is characterized by the development of lipopigments in the nervous system and eyes. Lipopigments are protein and lipid substances. When they deposit into tissue, lipopigments inhibit tissue functioning. Batten disease causes a person's mental capabilities and eyesight to degenerate.BDSRA: Batten Disease General Information NINDS: NINDS Batten Disease Information Page
Treatment
The disease has no cure or prevention, and the disease's progression cannot be slowed. Consequently, the symptoms are treated as they arise.BDSRA: Batten Disease General Information
United States Statistics
The occurrence in the United States is about three out of every 100,000 births. Occurrence is higher in families that are known to carry the defective gene.BDSRA: Batten Disease General Information
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Batten disease, please consult your doctor.
Batten Disease Treatment Options
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Is There Any Treatment?
References
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Alternate name
Spielmeyer-Vogt-Sjogren-Batten disease
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