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  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Clinical Review

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  • Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare, progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic rigidity and painful muscle spasms.
  • This central nervous system disorder leads to significant disability, affecting gait and causing falls.
  • Recent years have seen significant evolution in understanding SPS etiology, clinical spectrum, diagnosis, and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To increase awareness of Stiff-person syndrome (SPS).
  • To improve early detection and diagnosis of SPS.
  • To provide an updated overview of current treatment modalities for SPS.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed.
  • Search terms included "stiff person syndrome," "anti-Glutamic acid decarboxylase (Anti-GAD) antibody syndrome," "Progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus (PERM)," and "Paraneoplastic Stiff Person syndrome."
  • A total of 888 articles were identified and narrowed to 190 relevant citations.

Main Results:

  • The review synthesized information on clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and treatment options for SPS.
  • Data from 190 selected articles were categorized and summarized.
  • Key aspects of prognosis and outcome were also analyzed.

Conclusions:

  • This review discusses the epidemiology, presentation, and classification of SPS.
  • It explains the pathophysiology and autoimmune mechanisms underlying SPS.
  • The article details the diagnostic approach, available treatments, and prognosis for patients with SPS.