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Erschienen in: Journal of Neurology 12/2018

26.04.2018 | Review

Dilemma of multiple system atrophy and spinocerebellar ataxias

verfasst von: Ming Li, Qianqian Ma, Xing Zhao, Can Wang, Huijie Wu, Jinyao Li, Wei Yang

Erschienen in: Journal of Neurology | Ausgabe 12/2018

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Abstract

Multiple system atrophy (MSA) and spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) are both progressive neurodegenerative disorders, which can manifest cerebellar dysfunctions and parkinsonism-related symptoms, although the former is sporadic and the latter is autosomal dominant disease. Routinely, diagnosis is primarily based on clinical information—thorough history and physical examination should be included. Provided family history obtained, distinguishing SCAs from MSA is easy. However, how can we diagnose MSA or SCAs, in case of insufficient and unconvinced clinical symptoms or family history? Especially, familial MSA cases had been reported recently. We may drop into a dilemma resulting from analogous manifestations between MSA and SCAs. Herein, we aim to give a comprehensive introduction of MSA and SCAs, mainly in phenotype and genotype, and then address the connection and difference between them. Recently, some studies had been put forward to figure out the overlapped features between MSA and SCAs. Through this review, we want to discuss the possibility of misdiagnosis between MSA and SCAs.
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Metadaten
Titel
Dilemma of multiple system atrophy and spinocerebellar ataxias
verfasst von
Ming Li
Qianqian Ma
Xing Zhao
Can Wang
Huijie Wu
Jinyao Li
Wei Yang
Publikationsdatum
26.04.2018
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Journal of Neurology / Ausgabe 12/2018
Print ISSN: 0340-5354
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1459
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-018-8876-x

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