Binswanger disease , also called subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy, is a degenerative neurological condition characterized by arteriosclerosis and thromboembolism in the arteries that supply blood to the brain's white matter and deep structures (basal ganglia and thalamus). Affected individuals show the following symptoms Disturbances in gait Unable to act or make decisions (abulic) Withdrawn and exhibit poor judgment Reduced planning and organizational skills Dysarthria and dysphagia Urinary incontinence Shuffling steps (Parkinsonism) Binswanger syndrome affects both men and women equally and is most common in people over 50 years of age or above.
A thorough clinical evaluation, including full patient history, physical examination, and MRI or CT scan of the brain, is commonly used for the diagnosis. MRI and CT scans show nerve fiber (white matter) degeneration and multiple…
