Wallerian degeneration

Case contributed by Anthony Nuñez , 11 Feb 2019
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Frank Gaillard, 13 Feb 2019

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Age changed from 70y to 70 years.
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Cerebral infarction is the most common cause of WDWallerian degeneration, however  it,  it can result from any source of damage to axons or cell bodies, including neoplasm, multiple sclerosis or hemorrhage.

  • -<p>Cerebral infarction is the most common cause of WD, however  it can result from any source of damage to axons or cell bodies, including neoplasm, multiple sclerosis or hemorrhage.</p>
  • +<p>Cerebral infarction is the most common cause of <a title="Wallerian degeneration" href="/articles/wallerian-degeneration">Wallerian degeneration</a>, however,  it can result from any source of damage to axons or cell bodies, including neoplasm, multiple sclerosis or hemorrhage.</p>

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