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Publication Pantothenate Kinase Associated Neurodegeneration: A Case Report(Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS), 2012) Rahar, S; Chaudhary, AAbstract: Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN) is a form of neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA), formerly called Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome. PKAN is the first described inborn error of coenzyme A metabolism. PKAN encompasses two clinical subtypes, classic and atypical. We here report an eight year girl diagnosed as classic PKAN. We also review the literature about PKAN.