Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive

Supranukleär pares, progressiv

Engelsk definition

A degenerative disease of the central nervous system characterized by balance difficulties; OCULAR MOTILITY DISORDERS (supranuclear ophthalmoplegia); DYSARTHRIA; swallowing difficulties; and axial DYSTONIA. Onset is usually in the fifth decade and disease progression occurs over several years. Pathologic findings include neurofibrillary degeneration and neuronal loss in the dorsal MESENCEPHALON; SUBTHALAMIC NUCLEUS; RED NUCLEUS; pallidum; dentate nucleus; and vestibular nuclei. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1076-7)

Svenska synonymer

Steele-Richardson-Olszewskis syndrom

Engelska synonymer

Progressive Supranuclear Palsies Supranuclear Palsies, Progressive Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome Steele Richardson Olszewski Syndrome Richardson's Syndrome Richardson Syndrome Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Disease Steele Richardson Olszewski Disease Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Ophthalmoplegia, Progressive Supranuclear Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Progressive Progressive Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive, 1 Progressive Supranuclear Palsy 1