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Multiple System Atrophy
Description Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a sporadic, progressive, adult-onset neurodegenerative disease characterized clinically by autonomic dysfunction (MSA-A), parkinsonism (MSA-P), and cerebellar ataxia (MSA-C) in any combination. Symptoms of MSA vary in distribution, onset and severity from person to person. Because of this, MSA was originally thought to be 3 different diseases: Shy-Drager syndrome, striatonigral degeneration, and sporadic olivopontocerebellar atrophy. These terms are no longer in use, and these diseases are now considered forms of MSA. Please see the following topics related to multiple system atrophy below, and available on the left side of this page. WE MOVE makes every effort to present medical information that is up-to-date and accurate. The material provided has undergone rigorous medical review. Information regarding the authors, editors, publisher, and medical reviewers of this material of the WE MOVE Web site is listed below. Medical science is constantly changing. Therefore, the authors, editors, and publisher do not warrant that the information in this text is complete, nor are they responsible for omissions or errors in the text or for the results of the use of this information. This information does not replace consultation with a physician. All medical procedures, drug doses, indications, and contraindications should be discussed with your personal physician. Medical Editor: Richard Robinson, NASW |
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