Paraneoplastic Stiff Person Syndrome Secondary to Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-017-3611-y
Abstract: Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder, characterised by progressive fluctuating muscular rigidity and spasms. Although the exact pathogenesis is unclear, glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibody, the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of… read more here.
Keywords: person syndrome; pancreatic adenocarcinoma; stiff person; sps ... See more keywords
O-35 The Stiff Person Syndrome. Neurophysiological findings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2019.04.351
Abstract: Background Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) an encephalomyelitis, is an immune-mediated disorder characterized by rigidity of the axial and proximal limb muscles with painful spasThis rare disease responds to immunotherapies and is frequently associated with other… read more here.
Keywords: person syndrome; motor unit; syndrome neurophysiological; activity ... See more keywords
Low-Dose Naltrexone reduces symptoms in Stiff-Person Syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109546
Abstract: Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurologic disorder characterized by severe and progressively worsening muscle stiffness and rigidity. SPS can be very painful due to unpredictable muscle spasms which can be triggered by various stimuli,… read more here.
Keywords: person syndrome; low dose; naltrexone reduces; dose naltrexone ... See more keywords
Unusual presentation of stiff-person syndrome in a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-247482
Abstract: Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare, autoimmune, neurological disorder that often occurs concurrently with other autoimmune disorders, such as type 1 diabetes mellitus, pernicious anaemia, vitiligo and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It also can manifest as a… read more here.
Keywords: type diabetes; diabetes mellitus; stiff person; person syndrome ... See more keywords
Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibody-positive paraneoplastic stiff person syndrome associated with mediastinal liposarcoma
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-250639
Abstract: Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare, debilitating neurological illness characterised by rigidity and spasms of the axial muscles, causing severe restrictions to mobility. SPS can be classic, partial or paraneoplastic. We report a case… read more here.
Keywords: gad; person syndrome; glutamic acid; stiff person ... See more keywords
Is Stiff Person Syndrome Benefited by Physical Therapy Intervention? Summary of Case Reports
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/5613680
Abstract: It is interesting to be aware that there is no Randomized Clinical Trials (RCT) research article except a few case-study reports which have been reported about the physical therapy (PT) intervention for stiff person syndrome… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; person syndrome; therapy intervention; physical therapy ... See more keywords
Proprioceptive Stimuli as a New Type of Trigger for Epilepsy in Stiff Person Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000201196
Abstract: A healthy 74-year-old woman was diagnosed with Stiff-Person (SP) syndrome (encephalopathy and stiff leg) with amphiphysin autoantibodies and T1N1M0 breast cancer (HER2+, PR−, ER−). She received immunotherapy (2 high-dose steroid cycles and 7 plasmapheresis sessions),… read more here.
Keywords: person syndrome; proprioceptive stimuli; stiff person; stimuli new ... See more keywords
Advanced Progression of Scoliosis After Intrathecal Baclofen in an Adult With Stiff Person Syndrome: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001204
Abstract: Stiff person syndrome is a neuroimmunological disorder characterized by progressive muscular rigidity and spasms that affect axial/limb muscles, resulting in severe pain and functional limitations. When refractory to conservative treatments, intrathecal baclofen is a viable… read more here.
Keywords: intrathecal baclofen; person syndrome; scoliosis; stiff person ... See more keywords
Successful Anesthetic Management of Patient with Stiff Person Syndrome.
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DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2018.12.967
Abstract: We herein describe the successful anesthetic management of a patient with stiff person syndrome undergoing right total hip replacement under spinal anesthesia. We also describe the problems associated with general anesthesia. The advantage of using… read more here.
Keywords: person syndrome; management patient; successful anesthetic; anesthetic management ... See more keywords
Cognitive and Mood Profiles Among Patients With Stiff Person Syndrome Spectrum Disorders
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.865462
Abstract: An emerging body of evidence suggests that changes in cognitive and emotional function are common aspects of stiff person spectrum disorders (SPSD). We sought to examine the pattern of cognitive impairment and psychiatric symptoms in… read more here.
Keywords: spectrum disorders; person syndrome; person; stiff person ... See more keywords
Celebrities and Medical Awareness—The Case of Celine Dion and Stiff-Person Syndrome
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031936
Abstract: The positive role of celebrities in spreading important medical information and contributing to increasing public awareness regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various medical conditions cannot be overemphasized. Interestingly and importantly at the same… read more here.
Keywords: celine dion; stiff person; awareness; person syndrome ... See more keywords