Case report: orthostatic hypotension as the first presentation of progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus (PERM) with multiple autoimmune antibodies

Abstract Introduction Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare disease characterized by axial and lower-extremity muscle rigidity, muscle spasm, and pain. Progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus (PERM) is a variant of SPS. This case is particularly notable for its uncommon initial sym...

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Main Authors: Jinyi Song, Shanshan Hu, Liang Chen, Chaoyang Lan, Peilin Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Neurology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-024-03909-4