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Striatonigral degeneration. A clinicopathological study.

J M Fearnley1, A J Lees

  • 1National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, London, UK.

Brain : a Journal of Neurology
|December 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Striatonigral degeneration (SND) is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease. Early indicators include falls and autonomic dysfunction, but pathological examination is key for accurate diagnosis of this rare neurodegenerative condition.

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Area of Science:

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Background:

  • Striatonigral degeneration (SND) is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder.
  • It is often clinically misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease due to overlapping symptoms.
  • Accurate early diagnosis is challenging but crucial for patient management.