Posterior cortical atrophy

Posterior cortical atrophy

Definition

Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) is a rare progressive neurodegenerative disorder with a typical onset between 50-65 years of age characterized by progressive impairment of higher visual processing skills and other posterior cortical functions without any evidence of ocular abnormalities.

Also known as Benson syndrome, biparietal Alzheimer disease, PCA — per MONDO

Also identified as