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Disease Profile

Progressive non-fluent aphasia

Prevalence
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.

1-9 / 100 000

US Estimated

Europe Estimated

Age of onset

Adult

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ICD-10

G31.0

Inheritance

Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.

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Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.

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X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.

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X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.

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Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.

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Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.

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Not applicable

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Other names (AKA)

Non-fluent primary progressive aphasia; Non-fluent variant PPA

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Nervous System Diseases

Summary

The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 100070

Definition
Progressive non-fluent aphasia (PNFA) is a form of frontotemporal dementia (FTD; see this term), characterized by agrammatism, laborious speech, alexia, and agraphia, frequently accompanied by apraxia of speech (AOS). Language comprehension is relatively preserved.

Visit the Orphanet disease page for more resources.

Symptoms

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

Medical Terms Other Names
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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Dysphasia
0002357
Frontotemporal cerebral atrophy
0006892
Frontotemporal dementia
0002145
Grammar-specific speech disorder
0006977
Memory impairment
Forgetfulness
Memory loss
Memory problems
Poor memory

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0002354
Spoken Word Recognition Deficit
0030391
Temporal cortical atrophy
0007112
Thickened nuchal skin fold
Thickened skin folds of neck
Thickened skin over the neck

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0000474
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal brain FDG positron emission tomography
0012658
Abnormality of the cerebral white matter
0002500
Alexia
Text blindness
Word blindness

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0010523
Anxiety
Excessive, persistent worry and fear
0000739
Apraxia
0002186
Depressivity
Depression
0000716
EEG with continuous slow activity
0011204
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal lower motor neuron morphology
0002366
Astrocytosis
0002446
Dysgraphia
0010526
Motor aphasia
Loss of expressive speech
0002427
Mutism
Inability to speak
Muteness

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0002300
Parkinsonism
0001300
Perseveration
0030223
Personality changes
Personality change
0000751
Restlessness
0000711
Senile plaques
0100256
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
0005112
Autosomal dominant inheritance
0000006
Autosomal recessive inheritance
0000007
Multifactorial inheritance
0001426

Organizations

Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

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    Organizations Providing General Support

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      These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

      In-Depth Information

      • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
      • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
      • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Progressive non-fluent aphasia. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.