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Misdiagnosis Common in Parkinsonian Disorders

Autopsy-confirmed findings linked diagnostic errors, co-pathology, and genetic variation to distinct pathologic patterns across more than 3,300 donors with Parkinsonian disorders.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • June 8, 2026

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Misdiagnosis Common in Parkinsonian Disorders

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • June 8, 2026

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