A “hot crossed buns” sign, orthostatic syncope & gait ataxia point to probable multiple systems atrophy with dysarthria and slowed fluency suspicious for associated cognitive impairment
Multiple systems atrophy (MSA) describes a group of rare neurodegenerative disorders classified as Parkinsonism predominant (MSA-P) or cerebellar ataxia (MSA-C) subtypes. Parkinsonism or cerebellar ataxia is frequently the initial motor symptom; it is often accompanied by autonomic dysregulation pre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-01-01
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Series: | Cogent Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2018.1564530 |