Ferraro-Van Bogaert-Nissen Disease

Ferraro–Van-Bogart–Nissen disease is a rare hereditary disease that is characterized by impaired development of the brain and nervous system. It was first described in 1963 by two doctors - Belgian neurologist Andreas Ferraro and American neurosurgeon John Van-Bogart.

Ferraro-Van Bogaert-Nissen disease manifests itself in the form of various symptoms, such as:

– Disorder of brain development, which leads to various neurological disorders, such as mental retardation, speech problems, impaired coordination of movements, seizures, etc.;
– Visual impairments such as strabismus, amblyopia, nystagmus, etc.;
– Balance problems such as head tilt forward or backward, loss of balance, etc.

This disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, that is, it affects all family members. However, the severity of symptoms may vary from person to person.

To diagnose Ferraro-van Bogaert Nissen disease, various research methods are used, such as MRI, CT, ultrasound, electroencephalography and others. Treatment for this disease is primarily through surgery, but medications can also be used.

In general, Ferraro-van Bogaert Nissen disease is a serious disease that requires timely diagnosis and treatment. However, thanks to modern research and treatment methods, many patients with this disease can lead a full life and even achieve high results in sports and other areas.



According to most patients, the diagnosis of Ferraro-Van-Bogort-Nissen disease causes panic and fear of an incurable disease. In fact, the symptoms are the same as for vegetative-vascular dystonia or migraine; they can have heart pain and body temperature up to 37.4 degrees for a week or more.

Important factors are lack of appetite at first