Leukoaraiosis

Non-specific white matter changes in the BRAIN, often seen after age 65. Changes include loss of AXONS; MYELIN pallor, GLIOSIS, loss of ependymal cells, and enlarged perivascular spaces. Leukoaraiosis is a risk factor for DEMENTIA and CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS.

Year introduced: 2005

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Tree Number(s): C23.550.522

MeSH Unique ID: D049292

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• Leukoaraioses

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