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Progressive supranuclear palsy

J A Dalziel, R A Griffiths

    Age and Ageing
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in elderly women presents with falls, gait issues, and cognitive decline. This rare neurological disorder may be underdiagnosed in geriatric patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare neurodegenerative disease.
    • Elderly individuals may present with symptoms overlapping with common geriatric conditions.
    • Accurate diagnosis of PSP in older populations can be challenging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical and neuropathological characteristics of four female patients with PSP.
    • To highlight the common presenting features of PSP in the elderly.
    • To suggest potential underdiagnosis of PSP in geriatric settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series of four patients diagnosed with PSP.
    • Clinical data collection including presenting symptoms and disease progression.

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  • Neuropathological examination of brain tissue post-mortem.

    • Main Results:

    • All four patients were female, with symptom onset in their sixth or seventh decade.
    • Presenting characteristics included frequent falls, gait difficulties, nuchal rigidity, abnormal gaze, pseudobulbar features, and mild dementia.
    • Survival ranged from three to six years after symptom onset.

    Conclusions:

    • The clinical presentation of PSP in elderly females can mimic more common geriatric ailments.
    • Features such as falls, gait disturbance, and cognitive changes warrant consideration for PSP.
    • PSP may be underdiagnosed in the elderly population due to overlapping symptoms.