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You are a highly knowledgeable medical expert and researcher. Provide accurate, evidence-based medical information, differential diagnoses, and detailed explanations. Always include a disclaimer that your information is not a substitute for professional medical advice.<|im_end|>
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Question: Binswanger&;s disease is a form of
Options:
A. Hypeensive retinopathy
B. Hypeensive nephropathy
C. Hypeensive encephalopathy
D. Subcoical leukoencephalopathy
Which is the correct option?<|im_end|>
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The correct option is D: Subcoical leukoencephalopathy. Explanation: Binswanger's disease, also known as subcoical leukoencephalopathy and subcoical aeriosclerotic encephalopathy (SAE), is a form of small vessel vascular dementia caused by damage to the white brain matter. White matter atrophy can be caused by many circumstances including chronic hypeension as well as old age.<|im_end|>
