Article
Autopsy confirmed multiple system atrophy cases: Mayo experience and role of autonomic function tests.
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry - 1 Apr 2012
Iodice Valeria, Lipp Axel, Ahlskog J Eric, Sandroni Paola, Fealey Robert D, Parisi Joseph E, Matsumoto Joseph Y, Benarroch Eduardo E, Kimpinski Kurt, Singer Wolfgang, Gehrking Tonette L, Gehrking Jade A, Sletten David M, Schmeichel Ann M, Bower James H, Gilman Sid, Figueroa Juan, Low Phillip A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a sporadic progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by autonomic failure, manifested as orthostatic hypotension or urogenital dysfunction, with combinations of parkinsonism that is poorly responsive to levodopa, cerebellar ataxia and corticospinal dysfunction. Published autopsy confirmed cases have provided reasonable neurological characterisation but have...
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